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Well Driller & Pump Installer Event

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Iron Bacteria: Facts & Fiction

“What are Iron Bacteria?” This question was asked by several attendees at the recent WQI Well Driller and Pump Installer training session, and rightfully so. "Iron bacteria" has become a buzzword in the well water industry, but it is rarely explained in terms of the...
Clear water sample bottles taken at different times to represent portions of the water system

Identify and Resolve Well Water Quality Problems

To address recurring well water quality issues, a Wisconsin monitoring team used in-depth, evidence-based diagnostics to better understand local conditions and arrive at lasting and more cost-effective solutions. Groundwater is frequently assumed to be purer than...
Gloved hand showing the "hard" biofilm often confused as mineral scale

Not All Biofilms Are The Same

Bacteria create biofilms as a habitat to live in a location which challenges their survival. Biofilms allow bacteria to take in and store nutrients from their surroundings, be protected, and continue reproducing. You may wonder, “Are biofilms a health hazard because...

Legionella – Biofilm in Plumbing Systems

Naturally forming biofilm and its role in shaping water quality has become increasingly accepted in the drinking water industry.  ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Guideline 12-2023, the premiere Guideline for managing...