One fish… two fish… red fish… grey crab? We received a call from a crab processing facility that was having a problem with the crab meat turning grey, crab meat should be white. We found out that the water used to rinse the crab would turn grey after about 30 minutes and then turn the meat…
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Americans love drinking bottled water. In fact, bottled water is more popular than carbonated soft drinks. But it’s expensive and oftentimes no better tasting or safer than the water you can get from your own tap. In this month’s blog, we discuss its growing demand and five good reasons to stop drinking bottled water. Bottled…
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Operating and maintaining your own public water system can be daunting. To many businesses and organizations, the compliance paperwork alone is overwhelming. For this reason, many public water system owners hire a certified public water system operator. More than Collecting Water Samples Can’t I just test my water and do the paperwork myself? Sure. But…
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What’s So Bad About Purchasing A Proprietary Brand of Water Treatment Equipment? Occasionally during the sales process someone will mention that another company told them to be wary of buying water treatment equipment from a company carrying a proprietary brand. The fear is that your service options are limited and that you are forced to…
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Whether it’s your car, your chimney, or your boiler, all mechanical systems need to be maintained if they’re going to last. And because water quality is essential to the success of your business, maintaining your commercial water treatment system is critical. “Water treatment systems not only work mechanically, they work chemically and biologically,” says Steve…
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When most people think about the major expenses associated with running a business, things like inventory, shipping/transportation, payroll, rent, and sales and marketing come to mind. But what about water? Sure, water supports life and growth, but did you know it can also have a major impact on your bottom line? In this month’s blog,…
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Does your public water system operator have the certifications, training, and experience required to safely manage your public water supply? Not all public water system operators are created equal. Here are some tips on what to look for when hiring a contract operator for your public water system: Public Water System Operator Certifications and Training Per New Hampshire law, a public…
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Whether you’re managing a restaurant, manufacturing facility, hospital, or distillery, choosing the right commercial water system is critical to the success and sustainability of your business. Why? Because your water affects everything—from the quality of your product, to the life of your equipment, to the overall experience of your clients and employees. And poor water…
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The quality of your water affects its taste and smell, the food you cook, and how your skin and hair feel. In some cases, the quality of your water can pose a health threat to you and your family. And because water touches nearly every room in your home, it also affects how long your…
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Hiring the right public water system operator is critical to ensuring the safety of your water supply, managing and sustaining its long-term capacity, and complying with complex federal regulations and reporting requirements. Public Water System Challenges According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the majority of New England’s public water systems (PWS) are small—serving under…
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