Types of Biofilms
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...
Uncategorized
An Exclusive Technical Training for Well Drillers & Pump Installers Registration is closed! We reached our training event capacity limit, but if there are changes in attendance prior to the event, we will contact you about open spots. This will also put you on a...
Water Hygiene
Diving Into Biofilms with Water Quality Investigations Our very own Dr. Andy Jacque and Emily Hefty-Dieckhoff had the privilege of joining the most recent (October 2025) installments of the TapTalk podcast hosted by Steve Wilson and Jennifer Wilson. This two-part...
Testing, Uncategorized
At first glance, collecting a water sample seems to be as simple as following directions and selecting the right test. But what happens when a result comes back as an exceedance of a drinking water standard? Often, this leads to panic and the question of “what do I...
Water Hygiene
What is Water Hygiene? Water hygiene refers to the cleanliness of plumbing, encompassing all activities that help maintain water quality in a water system and prevent a variety of water-related issues. Much like personal hygiene, water hygiene is maintained through a...
