State says EPA report is flawed9:33 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 17, 2009
The city has had trouble with their disinfection system. Sometimes they have too little chlorine and the water is not disinfected properly; other times, they have too much chlorine and they cant remove it all before discharging. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
West Africa: Floods Could Trigger Disease Outbreaks, Warns UN Sep 16, 2009
UN humanitarian agencies and their partners have been providing emergency relief, including food, medical supplies, shelter material, hygiene kits and disinfection materials to those affected. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Water Quality In Orbit: H2O Disinfection Tested On International Space Station Sep 16, 2009
15, 2009) Space is not a fun place to get a stomach bug. To ensure drinking water is adequately disinfected, University of Utah chemists have developed a two-minute water quality monitoring method that just started six months of tests aboard the International Space Station. (Science Daily)
Water quality in orbit Sep 14, 2009
U of Utah tests H2O disinfection on International Space Station. University of Utah chemist Lorraine Siperko experiences weightlessness during a flight aboard a NASA "vomit comet " aircraft. (EurekAlert!)
Burkina Faso: Around 88,000 Displaced by Floods Sep 11, 2009
UN humanitarian agencies and their partners are providing emergency relief, including food, medical supplies, shelter material, hygiene kits and disinfection materials to those affected. Floods caused by torrential rainfall in West Africa have also affected Sierra Leone Senegal, Ghana, Niger and Sierra Leone. (allAfrica.com)
Unfair rules hurt consumers Sep 7, 2009
Among them are high parking lot management fee collected from parking lot owners; parking only without caring for vehicles or properties in and on them; high charges for opening the electrical appliance to be repaired even without repairing anything; minimum consumption for restaurants or entertainment halls; and seat reservation charges or tableware disinfection fees. The second step should be to ratify and reprove, finding out the causes and related sectors and departments involved. (Xinhuanet, China)
Global water concerns prompt some local water education Sep 7, 2009
It is then mixed with lime and clarified to soften the water and to remove metals like iron and manganese from the water, Also, he added, chlorine is added for disinfection during the clarification process. From there, it travels to one of 15 sand filters and ultimately delivered to the customer. (New Iberia, LA)
Holliston official reassures residents water is OK Sep 6, 2009
Federal standards require "enhanced disinfection," Sharpin said, and he added the Water Department already meets that standard with its routine chlorine disinfection ... "We're meeting disinfection requirement and the latest analysis showed it's no longer under the influence," Sharpin said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
X-Ray Equipment May Be Crawling with Germs Sep 5, 2009
"Based on the results of this study," Levin said, "our hospital has instituted a wide-ranging disinfection protocol for all X ray equipment.". SOURCE: Chest, August 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Pilot project begins at water treatment plant Sep 4, 2009
The two entities split the cost of the $$400,000 experiment that included a fine screen, a clarifier with pre-coagulation, a continuously backwashed upflow sand filter, the MBR and disinfection. Everything went very well, said Caitlin Stroosnyder, the Delaware Operations project manager who hosted the conference in December and since then has monitored the MBR s progress. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Holliston well affected by surface water; officials say it's still safe to drink Sep 4, 2009
Federal standards require "enhanced disinfection" in this situation, the statement said. Adams said the Water Department already meets that standard with its routine chlorine disinfection ... As a result, we are required to comply with the federal Surface Water Treatment Rule standards which include enhanced disinfection of the groundwater source; we currently comply by providing 99. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Can you trust free antivirus software? Sep 4, 2009
For one thing, you won't have anyone to call if things go haywire, or if you need disinfection help in the event something does sneak past your PC's defenses. Most free apps give support only on online forums, though Avast offers e-mail support (and Microsoft plans to when Security Essentials launches); Avast users can submit online support tickets, too. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Summer camp septic system plan raises concern (187) Aug 31, 2009
Modern filtration technology will be installed, including ultra-violet disinfection. Wastewater will be collected in a pump station, treated at the plant and released through a gravity system. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Cementon sewer phase 1 approved Aug 29, 2009
The total scope of the project includes the inflow and infiltration work as well as the installation of an ultraviolet disinfection system at the hamlet s wastewater treatment plant. The initial CCTV work will begin in the coming weeks, according to project manager Alan Tavenner with Delaware Engineering. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
School board approves loan to make up for lack of state funds Aug 25, 2009
Recommendations include encouraging student and staff vaccination against the flu aggressive cleaning and disinfection of schools, and sending sick students and staff home, Weissbach said. VALERIE MYERS can be reached at 878-1913 or by e-mail. (Erie Times-News, PA)
C.F. council to consider rezoning in flood plain Aug 24, 2009
Meet in Public Works Committee at 6 p.m. for a treatment facility disinfection update. Meet in Community Relations and Planning Committee at 6:30 p.m. to reconsider the condemnation of 1526 Cottage Row Road. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
* What next for the disaster zones? Aug 24, 2009
First, the authorities need to speed up recruitment and requisition of personnel and equipment and get them into the disaster zones to carry out tasks such as removing mud and silt, extracting bodies and dead animals, disinfection, drainage and so on. As soon as the weather turns sunny and hot there will be a risk of infection. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide Aug 23, 2009
Low concentrations are useful for cosmetics, disinfection, forensics and other purposes. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a clear, slightly more viscous than water, liquid commonly used as an oxidizing agent. (Suite101.com)
ON TOUR / From pond to faucet Aug 23, 2009
At this point the water is clear it meet standards with the exception of disinfection, Hill said. Adjacent to the room with the water basins is the chemical room, which Hill said has improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Calif. sets guidelines for chromium 6 in water Aug 21, 2009
First HaloPure Drinking Water Disinfection Device Registered by U.S. EPA. HaloSource , a leading clean water and antimicrobial solutions company, has been granted United States Environmental Protection Agency device registration (EPA Reg. (Fresno Bee -- State)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: SEF guarantees safety of prefab houses from China Aug 20, 2009
A shipment of 500 automatic disinfection machines, 10,000 blankets and 10,000 sleeping bags donated by China also arrived at Kaohsiung Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Maa said the SEF and its Chinese counterpart, the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS), were both very concerned about reports on the quality of the prefabricated housing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Agencies put together 'wish lists' Aug 14, 2009
The Ministry of Economic Affairs requested 100,000 bottles of disinfectant and 200,000 chlorine pills, while the Department of Health called for 1,500 disinfection machines and the National Research Center requested six rescue helicopters. Meanwhile, the Construction and Planning Agency published a report saying it hoped that other countries could provide 1,000 prefabricated houses to help shelter displaced typhoon victims. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Morton Aldermen approve Fire Protection Agreement Aug 13, 2009
"Butler also reported that the Bureau of Public Water Supply under the State Department of Health will begin implementing the Groundwater Rule on December 1, 2009. Morton's water system will be required to submit monthly bacteriological samples, prior to disinfection, from wells that are determined to be at risk for contamination, and also conduct any triggered monitoring that may be necessary in the future. According to Butler, the Groundwater Rule is a new testing procedure requited by the... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Stud sues federal govt over horse flu Aug 11, 2009
The papers say officials acting on behalf of the federal government allowed the equine influenza virus to escape the Eastern Creek quarantine station on the person, clothing or equipment of someone who had not undergone adequate, or any, cleaning or disinfection. "At the time of the escape of the virus, the defendant, the minister, the director of quarantine, AQIS and Biosecurity had failed to take reasonable steps to establish a system of quarantine to control or prevent the introduction of,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PuriCore to buy Labcaire for $5.6 million Aug 6, 2009
purchased , a United Kingdom supplier and manufacturer of endoscope disinfection equipment and air filtration systems, Wednesday in a deal valued at up to $5 ... The technology used by food retails and food service providers and for medical device disinfection and wound care mimics the human body s production of the natural antimicrobial hypochlorous acid. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Misonix Announces the Sale of Its Labcaire Business for up to $5.6 Million Aug 5, 2009
Misonix will also receive a commission paid on sales for the period commencing on the date of closing and ending on December 31, 2013 of 8% of the pass through Automated Endoscope Reprocessing ("AER") and Drying Cabinet products, and 5% of license fees from any chemical licenses marketed by Labcaire directly associated with sales of AER's, specifically for the disinfection of the endoscope. The aggregate commission payable to Misonix is subject to a maximum payment of $1,000,000. (PR Newswire)
8Russian Soccer Fans Urged to Drink Whiskey to Ward Off Swine Flu Virus » Aug 5, 2009
"We urge our fans to drink a lot of Welsh whiskey as a form of disinfection," VOB head Alexander Shprygin told Reuters. "That should cure all symptoms of the disease.". (Fox News)
The antimicrobial effect of Octenidine-dihydrochloride coated polymer tracheotomy tubes on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonisation Jul 26, 2009
Additionally the resistance of the OCT coating was tested using reprocessing procedures like brushing, rinsing and disinfection with glutaraldehyde. Results. (BioMed Central)
NADBank to finance $28M in border projects Jul 23, 2009
This project will allow for the investment of new waterlines, 360 new residential water connections, and a chlorine disinfection system. Grant funds totaling $166,722 from the EPA s Border Environment Infrastructure Fund program will go toward the project. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
When monkeying around pays off Jul 23, 2009
An animal anti-epidemic station is responsible for disinfection and epidemic prevention on the 9,000-sq-m area open to tourists. Dai says: "We must respect tourists' rights while we preserve macaques.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Catskill waiting before accepting stimulus funds Jul 23, 2009
The sewer system in the hamlet of Smith's Landing will soon welcome funding for improvements to inflow and infiltration and ultraviolet disinfection ... The project will isolate inflow and infiltration of stormwater into the wastewater system and also add an ultraviolet disinfection filtration system. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
C. Difficile Spores Spread Superbug Jul 22, 2009
Instead, a 20-minute surface disinfection using a sporicidal agent was necessary to reduce environmental spore contamination enough to eliminate transmission. Further results detailing the success of individual hospital disinfectants will be published in the coming months. (Science Daily)
Infection-Causing Amoeba May be Resistant to Multiple Contact Lens Solutions Jul 22, 2009
Results indicated that only the two contact lens solutions containing hydrogen peroxide showed any disinfection ability against A. castellanii and A. polyphaga after 6 or 24 hours. No significant disinfection efficacy was noted among the 11 solutions against A. hatchetti ... Johnston et al. Resistance of Acanthamoeba Cysts to Disinfection in Multiple Contact Lens Solutions. (Science Daily)
* NTU unveils revolutionary anti-bird flu compound Jul 22, 2009
The compound could be turned into disinfection sprays and used to sterilize a number of items such as clothes and furniture, Lee said. When the flu virus is transmitted, it can be suspended in the air for up to three hours, survive on the surface of a desk for between 24 and 48 hours or survive on our clothes for eight hours, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: The high cost of lawn watering Jul 16, 2009
Towns have to add many other chemicals to bring water to drinkable standards, such as chlorine for disinfection, aluminum sulfate for removing color, potassium permanganate for oxidizing manganese and iron and fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Ken Morse, water quality technician for Aquarion Water Co. that serves Hingham, Hull and parts of Cohasset, said, Many chemicals that we use are petroleum-based, so when the price of oil goes up, so does the chemical s cost. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
More of this story Jul 16, 2009
The original plans submitted by the City and Natural Structures were denied, but City Superintendent Jim Suta and Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Biegler, along with the city's engineering firm, worked on revisions to add "inlets for disinfection purposes" and resubmitted the plan last week. Was informed City Court Clerk Marilyn Davidson has resigned for personal reasons and the position is currently being advertised. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Protecting Kids from H1N1 at Camp Jul 15, 2009
g., daily, before/after meals, as needed) and also immediately when visibly soiled; use the cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas; it is not necessary to conduct disinfection of environmental surfaces beyond routine cleaning. Reduction of Risk of Introduction of Novel H1N1 Virus into the Camp Setting: - Provide camp attendees, staff and volunteers with materials prior to arrival at the camp to notify them that they are not allowed to attend camp if they have had an influenza-like... (CBS News -- Early Show)
American Hygiene Habits Getting Worse: International Study Reveals More Illness-Causing Germs Than Ever in American Kitchens Jul 15, 2009
Surface Disinfection - According to global results from the study, more than 27 percent of home owners said they only clean their home to make it "look clean" and "smell nice." However, study results showed that simply cleaning is not enough to kill germs. Commonly touched surfaces, such as the kitchen faucet, should be regularly sprayed down with a disinfectant, such as LYSOL((R)) Disinfectant Spray. (PR Newswire)
Wastewater switch brings benefits Jul 14, 2009
A-plus water has undergone secondary treatment, filtration, removal of nitrogen and disinfection. Water rated at C has been through secondary treatment in a series of ponds with or without disinfection. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
What Can Be Done About Micropollutants In Water Resources? Jul 13, 2009
16, 2006) California scientists have identified a "new generation" of by-products of the disinfection processes used to purify drinking water at municipal water treatment plants. Such compounds, which wind up. (Science Daily)
Flu cases close Wis. camp; 1 case is swine flu Jul 4, 2009
Shutting down until July 13 will allow for the thorough cleaning and disinfection while preventing the spread of infection that can happen when people stay in close quarters. More Wisconsin News. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Delay in Canada, Missouri lawsuits against N.D. Jun 30, 2009
5 million water treatment plan that involves using chemicals and ultraviolet disinfection at a plant to be built between Minot and Lake Sakakawea in northwest North Dakota. While the study was being done, the judge allowed only construction unrelated to water treatment - such as the laying of pipeline - to continue. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Julie Fay: Lice, and mice, and plagues - oh my! Jun 23, 2009
That morning, after my now-customary counter disinfection, I turned to Earl. We have to do something about these mice, or I m going to call an exterminator. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Public Meetings for Sunday, June 21, 2009 Jun 22, 2009
Public hearing for Department of Public Works, Wastewater Management Division construction of filtration and disinfection system upgrades at the Lihu e Wastewater Treatment Plant, located approximately 1,700 feet east of the intersection of Kapule Highway and Ninini Beach access easement. Second Amendment to permits to allow revisions to the master plan for the Kaua i Lagoons Resort development to provide, within the previously approved 750-unit density cap, approximately 387 resort residential... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
St. Jude working on H1N1 virus vaccine Jun 20, 2009
Meanwhile, Memphis-based safety experts say there is no need for surface disinfection of any of its packages. A news release from the worldwide shipping giant says the company s safety experts conferred with CDC officials and have been advised that there is neither a general need nor a recommendation for any special cleaning concerning surface infection. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Wiping Out Tooth Infections: Cool Plasma Packs Heat Against Biofilms Jun 16, 2009
Sedghizadeh said the oxygen free radicals might be disrupting the cellular membranes of the biofilms in order to cause their demise and that the plasma plume's adjustable, fluid reach allowed the disinfection to occur even in the hardest-to-reach areas of the root canal ... "We believe we're the first team to apply plasma for biofilm disinfection in root canals," Jiang added. (Science Daily)
Town welcomes stimulus funds for sewer project Jun 6, 2009
The project includes the installation of an ultraviolet disinfection system and will further fix the inflow and infiltration of stormwater into the wastewater treatment system. Stimulus funding was funneled from the federal level into the state Environmental Facilities Corporation, which was awarded over 300 million for clean water projects across the state. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
How Green Is Your Swimming Pool? Jun 5, 2009
"This reaction creates disinfection byproducts, and some of these are carcinogenic." ... As the harmful effects of chemical disinfection on a swimmer's health become better understood, environmentalists worry that these chemicals have damaging effects on the environment. (Fox News)
MPs criticise swine flu management Jun 3, 2009
" On May 23, about 2,000 passengers from sister ship the Dawn Princess were quarantined for five hours then allowed to disembark in Sydney, despite swine flu test results for several passengers still being outstanding. They later returned negative. After advanced disinfection, the Dawn Princess set sail again, but has since come under another swine flu cloud. Samples from passengers and crew with flu-like symptoms were flown to Sydney after the ship was ordered to anchor off New Caledonia on... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wastewater is transformed after $64.6M in upgrades Jun 3, 2009
Were going to use ultraviolent light for disinfection, he said. Urie said that formerly, the treated water that was sent into the river still had suspended solids in it. (Nogales International, AZ)
Students put design on track May 31, 2009
Jason Lam from the University of NSW won a silver award for a water disinfection unit for third-world communities that uses ultraviolet and infra-red rays from the sun. UTS student Lachlan Meeks won a bronze for TrackSense, a portable device that detects vibrations more effectively to warn railway workers of approaching trains. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Strong Hawaii product still needs aggressive sales May 30, 2009
A toilet had overflowed, and despite heroic efforts at cleanup and disinfection, the room couldn t be used. It was the perfect opening for Jann Masaki. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Shovel ready: Area agencies to get $12M in federal funds May 29, 2009
3 million for an addition to the U.S. Geological Survey s UMESC facility, plus a variety of maintenance projects that include a new fire suppression system; replacing a water tower, humidifiers and air handlers; and new disinfection and sanitizing capabilities for the center s wastewater treatment system. 6. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
State reviews plans to reduce overflow into Lake Michigan May 25, 2009
A disinfection system that uses ultraviolet light would be installed at the wastewater plant at a cost of about $3 million. Work on projects in the first phase is expected to begin next year if contracts between the city-owned utility and neighboring utility districts are settled. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Schools exercise flu safeguards May 23, 2009
Keys are sanitation and disinfection ... The key, superintendents note, is sanitation and disinfection ... We ve been maintaining a high level of cleaning and disinfection, Sutherland said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Monitoring Water Through A Snake's Eyes May 19, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 18, 2009) Although most Americans take the safety of their drinking water for granted, ordinary tap water can become contaminated within minutes, says Prof. Abraham Katzir of Tel Aviv University's School of Physics and Astronomy. (Science Daily)
Zambia: Seed Kernel Sanitizes Water May 19, 2009
"One crashed moringa seed kernel can treat one litre of water. The seed powder added to the water and stirred for five to 10 minutes functions both as a congulant and as an anti-microbial agent. "Once the seed powder and impurities have settled to the bottom of a container, the clean water can be poured," Mr N'guni said. Moringa treatment - using either M Oleifera or M Stenopeta - removes up to 90 per cent of impurities, including bacteria, but moringa-treated water should be treated further to... (allAfrica.com)
Beijing reports confirmed case of A/H1N1 flu May 17, 2009
A staff member casts away the exposure suit after disinfection work at Beijing Ditan Hospital, Beijing, China, May 17, 2009. One confirmed case of A/H1N1 flu was reported in Beijing, China's Ministry of Health said on Saturday evening. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Wastewater Facility Is Now Treating Sewage May 16, 2009
The new facility includes an ultraviolet light disinfection system and a "cannibal" sludge system that will virtually eliminate disposal of the sludge byproduct. "They still have to dismantle parts of the old plant and build the cannibal sludge system," Boehmer explained. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Newsom in Tracy for new water facility May 15, 2009
The Tesla project, scheduled to open in 2011, will be the state's largest ultraviolet water disinfection plant - meaning black lights will clean the water as it flows through without even touching it. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has mandated the ultraviolet filtration process be installed by 2012. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Wilmington ready for MWRA water May 14, 2009
Disinfection is also not recommended. It makes people feel better but it s not [that] effective, said Judith Baggs, Public Health Nurse. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Profile: Scientist-turned-entrepreneur gives water back its sparkle May 14, 2009
Although chlorine puts oxygen into water, it produces disinfection by-products, which research proves can cause cancer and pollute the environment. " The e-clear system is fully automated with an on-off switch for convenience. It uses electronic oxidation to provide the chemical-free disinfection of water. "The systems can be installed to clean up to 10 million litres of water - the size of a small lake," Roth explains. "We can also customise the unit to suit the purpose for which the water is... (Business Report, South Africa)
Water rations force soldiers to take desperate measures May 13, 2009
It outlines how there was no formalized training for anyone involved with water operations, and one camp, Ar Ramadi, had no disinfection for shower water whatsoever. That water was two to three times as contaminated as the water out of the Euphrates River, said former KBR employee Ben Carter. (KHOU.com, TX)
* Japan confirms fourth flu case May 11, 2009
Officials said disinfection of public spaces had helped control its spread. This story has been viewed 396 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Guest commentary: Why kids should stay home from school if they have the flu May 10, 2009
Disinfection of school classrooms and equipment is not a necessary step, but easy access to handwashing equipment and tissues is essential. We all know it is difficult for busy, working families to find ways to care for their children out of school, but it is in all of our best interests to keep these children home where they can recover. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
