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Water purification tablets wash fruit vegetables – Can Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets Be Used to Wash and/or Disinfect Fruit, Vegetables and Other Produce? Yes!
I often receive questions asking if Aquatabs can be used to wash and/or disinfect fruits, vegetables and produce such as salad mix, lettuce, celery, apples, strawberries, grapes, etc. The simple answer is yes but it’s important to realize the difference …
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Chlorine Water Treatment – Is There A Difference Between Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets and Common Household Bleach?
Chlorine Water Treatment In the wake of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in British Columbia Canada this week and the devasation that Hurricane Sandy inflicted on millions of people from the Carribean to the Eastern United States, Chlorine Water Treatment emergency …
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Water Filter Viruses – Are There Viruses In Our Recreational Lakes, Rivers, and Streams?
Water Filter Viruses Click here for a full colour PDF version of this article including Bibliography and Endnotes You don’t have to worry about waterborne viruses. Water Filter Viruses Chances are, if you’ve done any sort of travelling or …
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Survivor Filter – Are Water Filters Sold For Camping and Outdoor Sport Capable of Removing Waterborne Viruses?
No, most microfilters sold in the camping and outdoor sport market are neither designed nor capable of removing viruses. With a rating of 0.1 – 0.2 microns, these filters do an excellent job at removing sediment, particulate, bacteria, and protozoan …
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UV Light NSF – The Light May Be On But Is Anyone Home? Why Your UV Light Needs ANSI / NSF 55, Class A Certification.
UV Light NSF We’re all familiar with the saying “The lights are on but nobody’s home which implies that someone may look like they are awake and functional,but in reality are not. What I would like to try and explain …
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First Nations Water Treatment Plant -Is Reverse Osmosis the Right Tool for First Nations Water Treatment Plants?
In my opinion, the answer is generally no. Reverse osmosis, commonly referred to simply as RO, is not the right tool for most First Nations Water Treatment plants. While reverse osmosis is a very powerful technology, it is best suited …
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Emergency Response Plan – 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Water Purification System for Your Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
Choosing an emergency response water treatment system (ERWTS) for your ERP is a difficult decision. There is a wide selection of water treatment companies, technologies and products to choose from and it can be a challenge to find the one …
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