Secondwind Helps Local School Remove PFAS Contaminants from Drinking Water In June, a local school contacted us after the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) detected PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in their well water. The chemicals were traced back to fire foam used at a nearby station. PFAS contaminants are associated with a…
Every day, Secondwind Water Systems helps businesses, organizations, associations, and municipalities manage their public water systems (PWS). A critical part of our PWS operator service is our 24/7 remote monitoring system. We know how valuable remote PWS monitoring is to our clients—it can make the difference between a minor service call and a disastrous water…
Chlorine is essential to the disinfection of public water systems. It removes bacteria (e.g. E.coli), parasites, and other hazardous elements from our drinking water and protects it from recontamination during storage and distribution. In addition, it improves water quality by reducing unpleasant tastes and odors, oxidizes minerals and metals like arsenic for easier filtration, and…
If you own or manage a public water system (PWS), you have a responsibility to maintain the quality and safety of the drinking water it provides. This isn’t as easy as it seems. In addition to complying with complex federal and state regulations and reporting requirements, you must properly maintain your public water system to…
You own or operate a public water system and have worked hard to stay in compliance with local and federal safe drinking water standards. But you shouldn’t stop there. There are 15 other common contaminants that can affect the taste and aesthetic quality of your drinking water and wreak havoc on your delivery system and…
Operating a public water system comes with a tremendous responsibility. In addition to complying with complex federal and state regulations and reporting requirements, you must properly maintain your public water system to protect your equipment and ensure its continued reliability. An important part of maintaining your PWS is taking good care of your pump house.…