Water Analysis – Multimedia

In addition to their role in plant fertilization and reproduction, pollens and spores have another, hidden talent: With a simple treatment, these cheap, abundant and renewable grains can be converted into tiny sponge-like particles that can grab on to pollutants and remove them from water. Even better, these treated particles don’t trigger allergies.

Researchers at Monash University have developed energy-passive technology that’s able to deliver clean, potable water to thousands of communities, simply by using photothermal materials and the power of the sun.

Water treatment plants and analytical laboratories work hard to ensure that by the time drinking water reaches your tap it is safe to drink. Find out why we test drinking water, what we look for and how we do it.

Lead leaching from pipes into the water supply is a serious public health concern. And if water sources or treatment regimens are changed, the new chemistry can cause water distribution systems that were previously safe to begin releasing toxic lead. Scientists will describe a cost- effective and quick method that could overcome these problems and make lead pipes safe for carrying drinking water.

Recently, there have been increases in freshwater harmful algal blooms. There is therefore a need to try and effectively detoxify drinking water contaminated with cyanotoxins to safeguard human health by use of new and novel techniques.

Schistosomiasis is associated with poverty, a lack of clean water and sanitation and is is transmitted through snail vector. Remote sensing methodologies were used to identify types of vegetation that are significantly associated with snail presence as previous studies had shown that removal of certain aquatic vegetation decreased the prevalence of schistosomiasis in nearby villages.

Pesticides play an important role in maintaining yields of agricultural crops. However, the residues from pesticides can potentially be harmful to humans if they get into the food we eat. A pesticides expert at EFSA explains the measures that are in place to reduce the risks.

The purity of lab water is critical to ensuring the success of your experiments. With this free guide, you can ensure that your water is fit for purpose.

Kevin Jodrey of Wonderland Nursery discusses lab testing standards in California beginning in 2018 for contaminants and pesticides.

Here we discuss the 8 main types of water contaminants, and how they can be prevented.