Tesla of Water Announces Mobile Water Treatment Machine

Tesla of Water Announces Mobile Water Treatment Machine

VVater, recently renamed from GAST Clearwater and lovingly dubbed the "Tesla of Water", has just rolled out its latest invention: the MDP100 - ALPHA Unit, a super-efficient mobile water cleaner. This big 53-foot trailer can clean up to 100,000 gallons of water daily and doesn't need chemicals or filters, thanks to its cool Farady Reactors. It's a real game-changer for places like small towns, busy cities, or even military camps, offering clean drinking water quickly and cheaply. Kevin Gast, the big boss at VVater, is all about providing safe, sustainable water. The buzz around this machine is huge, and VVater is gearing up to make loads of these units in Austin, Texas, starting next year. They're looking to help out in all sorts of areas, from housing developments to city water supplies and even more.

Removing Iron from Tap Water

SpringWell Water recently dropped a detailed guide about the benefits of removing iron from tap water, and we took it from elephant-sized blog post to mouse-sized bullet points just for you:

• How does iron get into drinking water in the first place? 

  • Iron comes from the ground (rock and soil) and mixes with water, or it can come from old, rusty pipes.

• How much iron in water is considered safe? 

  • The EPA says up to 0.3 mg/l of iron is okay, but more than that can change the taste, look, and smell of your water.

• How do you know if there’s iron in tap water? 

  • Look for reddish or brownish water, stains, a metallic taste, or a strange smell. A water test can confirm it.

• Why should you remove iron from tap water? 

  • Better water flow, pipes and appliances last longer, cleaner clothes and dishes

  • Healthier skin and hair, water tastes, smells, and looks cleaner, better tasting food and drinks

  • Avoids health issues like hemochromatosis

• How do you remove it? 

  • Ferric Iron: Use an iron filter or a sediment filter.

  • Ferrous Iron: Water softeners or iron filters work best.

  • Organic Iron: Try reverse osmosis filters or a system to remove tannins.

  • Bacterial Iron: Clear it with shock chlorination or a chemical injection system.

Dangers of Disinfection Byproducts

This column piece from The Daily Gamecock sheds light on a less known but serious issue in South Carolina's drinking water: the risk from disinfection byproducts. These are not as famous as 'forever chemicals' like PFAS, but according to chemistry expert Susan Richardson, they're a bigger worry. These byproducts pop up during water treatment and can lead to health problems such as bladder cancer. While forever chemicals have been getting all the attention and are on the decline, these byproducts are still a big concern. The article suggests we need more research and better understanding of these byproducts to keep our water safe. It also recommends using carbon-based water filters to reduce these byproducts in our drinking water.

Trends in Filtration: A Breakdown

Filtration + Separation, one of our new favorite sources for filtration news, released an article outlining key innovations shaping the industrial filtration market. They talk about how AI is revolutionizing filtration systems, by enhancing efficiency and adaptability. Electrification is taking off in mobile screening plants, reducing CO2 emissions. The new 'Filtration as a Service' (FaaS) model allows companies to access state-of-the-art filtration without owning equipment. Meanwhile, challenges in wine and fruit juice production due to climate change are driving advancements in filtration technology to maintain quality standards. These trends highlight how our sector is rapidly evolving with smarter, more sustainable solutions.

What else is happening:

• WQA continues to update their PFAS portal with helpful resources for water treaters

• In a continuing trend of providing private wells with testing kits, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy are providing free nitrate sample kits (plus lab analysis)

• American Aqua Solutions, a family-owned and operated company based in Indianapolis, warns new water system buyers to Beware of the “Big Name” Brand

• Living Essentials, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY, turned to HANS Premium Water for its new system– they discuss their custom water treatment solution here