How to Build a Saltwater Mixing Station

Blue energy: How mixing water can create electricity

The intriguing chemistry that occurs where rivers meet the sea could power our homes and much more, says Phillip Ball.

The Ten Worst Fish for Your Saltwater Aquarium

Aquarium enthusiasts have hundreds of species to choose from, but not all are created equal. See who made our list of the 10 worst saltwater aquarium fish.

How Many Water Bottles Could a Filling Station Save?

Or, how long would it take to fill a swimming pool from a water fountain? Let's have fun with numbers!

Should Your Cooking Water Really Taste Like the Sea?

Do I need a hydraulic separator on a manifold mixing station?

Caleffi Manifold Mixing Stations, such as the 171 Series and 172 Series , have a lot of impressive features. One of the best is a small hydraulic separator between the hot water supply/return ball valve connections and the mixing valve assembly. This "H" shaped hydraulic separator comes pre-assembled and can be easily removed when necessary<br>Typical questions are: when do I leave it there and when do I remove it? The short answer is this: if you have a separate pump for the…

The Biomimicry Manual: How does nature make saltwater drinkable?

A billion people don't have enough drinking water. Desalinating oceans is economically and environmentally expensive. Biomimicry looks at how nature does it.

New Trends In Mixing Technology For Water And Wastewater

Polymers used in wastewater treatment represent one of the most expensive operating costs for municipalities. By providing an optimal environment for the activation of these polymers, plants can improve efficiency by as much as 20 percent or more. At the same time, drinking water plant managers face enormous pressure to control the disinfection residual. In this Water Talk interview, Matt Boeh, director of sales for UGSI…

Why water and energy policies do mix, or should

Energy and water are fundamentally connected, yet most policies don't recognize that symbiosis.

A new way to turn saltwater fresh can kill germs and avoid gunk buildup

A new device that harnesses sunlight to produce pure vapor from seawater could last longer and produce cleaner water than other technology.

Precision Low Flow Measurement In Gas Mixing Applications

Is It OK to Skip Water at Aid Stations?

Sometimes skipping water and sticking to sports drink is a reasonable fueling strategy.

Steps in Lift Station Repair Process

A lift station pump provides steady force to keep liquid flowing through the pipes and into the tank. It is important to schedule a life station maintenance.

Build a Customer Base for Recycled Water

Los Angeles is no stranger to water shortages and has been using recycled water since the 1960s for irrigation, industrial processes, cooling, and habitat restoration. However, it was only recently...

Working Together to Build a Sustainable Water Future

More than 150 external institutions are joining the Federal government in announcing new efforts and commitments to enhance the sustainability of water in the United States by managing our water resources and infrastructure for the long term.

Survival Lab: Build a Backcountry Solar Still

Have a puddle of putrid water--or nothing to drink besides your own pee? Drop Dead Ted shows you how to build a backcountry solar still that'll make pure water out of just about anything wet.

Bottle filling stations already encouraging hundreds to 'Choose Tap'

Spartanburg Water is on a mission to encourage people to choose tap water over the varieties in disposable bottles.

Hydraulic torque pumps build pressure like a warm beer!

Hydraulic torque pumps build pressure like a warm beer (A Fun and Humorous Article -aka- the quality of being amusing, especially expressed in

Rotary seals alleviate fluid power pressure build-up

Leaking rotary seals can create a headache for anyone within the fluid power industry. There is a fine line between ensuring a rotary seal has enough