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U.S. Water and Novozymes Settle U.S. Patent Infringement Action Relating to pHytOUT® Technology

U.S. Water Services, Inc. and Novozymes have settled a U.S. patent infringement action U.S. Water brought against Novozymes alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,415,137 and 8,609,399, and the validity of the patents was upheld by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The terms of the settlement are confidential. The United States Patent Office issued U.S. Patent Nos. 8,415,137 and 8,609,399 [...]

September 23, 2019 Read more...

Your Performance Index: The Secret to Avoiding Mudballs

The presence of mudballs is an indication of problems in your filter bed. A mudball is the result of solids accumulating in a filter, then combine with filter media to form into a ball of solids. These mudballs block the passage of water, creating higher velocity filtration and uneven distribution. Mudballs impact filter performance and effluent quality while also shortening filter run [...]

September 18, 2019 By Doug Reeves, Director of Field Services Read more...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visits Kurita Water Industries

On September 10th, 2019, Governor Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, and a total of six Commissioners and Directors of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Trade Department, visited Kurita Water Industries Headquarters. Kurita Group is expanding its business in North America and has established Minnesota state as its United States base. During this visit, the [...]

September 17, 2019 Read more...

Buyers Guide: Reverse Osmosis System

Are you interested in implementing Reverse Osmosis (RO) treatment into your industrial water treatment system? Prior to working with a professional to design your new system, there is some additional information that should be considered by your plant, as well as some information your RO manufacturer will need from you. We recommend working closely with your water treatment professional to assess your system [...]

September 10, 2019 By David Robinson, P.E. - Senior Project Engineer Read more...

Your Performance Index: 7 Maintenance Tips for Your Air Supply System

Air Supply Systems consisting of compressors regulators, and receivers are a vital component to the successful operation of your water treatment equipment. To optimize air supply system performance, we’ve provided you with some maintenance tips to keep your system working efficiently.  Oil should be checked daily and maintained at the proper level. Oil should be changed per [...]

August 28, 2019 By Shannon Swanson, Marketing Communications Associate Read more...

3 Easy Steps to Start Conserving Water Today

Warm summer months lead to higher water usage due to vegetation watering (lawns and gardens), pool filling and maintenance, and cooling system usage for indoor temperature control. Practicing responsible conservation habits during the season, and throughout the year, will not only support the ecosystem but also help lower your utility costs. Are you looking for ways to save on your water usage this summer? Here [...]

August 19, 2019 By Emily Tschida, Marketing Communications Intern Read more...

How to Avoid an Iron Related Bacteria Failure

Iron Related Bacteria (IRB) is a non-disease producing bacteria that can occur in a water supply when water carries bacteria from the well into treatment systems. While IRB contamination isn’t harmful, it can be nuisance. Iron bacteria are small living organisms that naturally occur in soil, groundwater, and surface waters. Iron bacteria is often found in close proximity to the well screen. The [...]

August 14, 2019 Read more...

Your Performance Index: How's Your Paint?

Do you ever lay awake at night and wonder how your paint is looking in the interior of your vessels? Doubtful. Should you be inspecting your interior paint in your vessels? Absolutely. What should you be looking for? Corrosion and bubbling paint, paying special attention to check near the welds. So, why is this important? Paint issues can lead to leaks, eliminating the ability for the tanks to hold water, leading [...]

August 12, 2019 By Doug Reeves, Director of Field Service Read more...

Your Performance Index: A Troubleshooting Guide for Your Bubbler Panel

A bubbler panel controls the liquid level within a filter vessel. A problem that can occur with bubbler panels is “valve hunting,” when there are large swings in water levels of six inches or more. When this happens there are two areas that need to be checked, the bubbler dip tube located within the filter cell and the reversing relay located inside the panel.  When [...]

August 2, 2019 Read more...

Responding to a Legionella Event

Managing an On-Site Legionella Event Building owners are often faced with a decision to test the building potable and utility water for Legionella bacteria. The decision to test, how many locations to test, and how often to test, are best structured in a Water Management Plan (WMP) and are specific to each building. The WMP should be developed in accordance with the requirements of the ASHRAE 188-2018 [...]

July 24, 2019 By Paul Sharpe, Product Line Manager - Boiler and Cooling Read more...

Customized Solution Provided in Illinois to Treat Varying Water Quality

The city was in need of a new water treatment plant as the residents of Lexington, Illinois were experiencing tinted drinking water caused by organic materials in the water. Influent water is sourced from multiple wells, creating a level of complexity due to the unstable water quality. Due to the varying water quality, a customized solution was provided by Tonka Water, a U.S. Water Brand for the removal of Total [...]

July 16, 2019 By Shannon Swanson, Marketing Communications Associate Read more...

U.S. Water Launches Lumyn Digital Platform

U.S. Water is pleased to announce the launch of Lumyn TM , a unique digital platform that unifies treatment applications with intuitive and proactive water system management. The platform is designed to put actionable information in the hands of the right people, at the right time, and in the form they want it. Lumyn users can visualize system performance and anticipate and address issues before they become [...]

June 24, 2019 Read more...