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How Does Industrial Water Become Fouled?
Sep 15, 2025
In industrial water systems, “fouling” refers to the unwanted buildup of material on surfaces such as pipes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and membranes. Over time, this accumulation can cause issues like restricted flow, reduced heat transfer efficiency, damage to...
Corrosion Control Water Treatment: Causes and Prevention
Sep 15, 2025
Corrosion is one of the most damaging—and costly—issues in industrial water systems. If left untreated, it can lead to equipment failure, unscheduled downtime, safety hazards, and extra maintenance expenses. But with the right corrosion control water treatment...
Where Are PFAS Coming From?
Aug 14, 2025
You may have heard the term PFAS in the news at some point in the recent past — often in connection with contaminated drinking water or health concerns. But where exactly did these chemicals come from, what are they, and why does it seem like they’re everywhere...
How Does Industrial Water Become Fouled?
Sep 15, 2025
In industrial water systems, “fouling” refers to the unwanted buildup of material on surfaces such as pipes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and membranes. Over time, this accumulation can cause issues like restricted flow, reduced heat transfer efficiency, damage to...
Corrosion Control Water Treatment: Causes and Prevention
Sep 15, 2025
Corrosion is one of the most damaging—and costly—issues in industrial water systems. If left untreated, it can lead to equipment failure, unscheduled downtime, safety hazards, and extra maintenance expenses. But with the right corrosion control water treatment...
Where Are PFAS Coming From?
Aug 14, 2025
You may have heard the term PFAS in the news at some point in the recent past — often in connection with contaminated drinking water or health concerns. But where exactly did these chemicals come from, what are they, and why does it seem like they’re everywhere...
Summer Cooling Tower Water Treatment
Jul 31, 2025
Don’t sweat it! Beat the Heat and Treat Cooling Tower WaterWhen summer hits full stride, cooling towers become the frontline defense against the heat. Proper water treatment keeps your system clean, balanced, and performing at its best. From controlling scale and...
Water: The Universal Solvent
Jun 16, 2025
The Universal Solvent Water isn’t just essential for life—it’s a chemical powerhouse. You’ve probably heard it called the “universal solvent,” but what does that actually mean? And why does it matter? Let’s break it down.What Does "Universal Solvent" Mean? The term...
New Water Rules in CO: What it Means for Oil and Gas
Jun 3, 2025
New Water Rules in CO: What it Means for Oil and Gas The Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) in Colorado just passed new rules that will require oil and gas companies to reuse double the amount of produced water when developing new wells. Under current...
Fact Water’s Technical Director Featured in the Analyst Magazine
Apr 22, 2025
Recently, Fact Water's own Technical Director, Adam Kortan, wrote an article that was featured in popular AWT water treatment magazine, The Analyst. His article, Lessons Learned from the Design and Operation of a ZLD System, details his experience in assisting a power...
The Science Behind Wastewater Treatment
Apr 15, 2025
The Science Behind Wastewater Treatment When you think of wastewater treatment, you probably picture a massive plant with intricate machinery putting in work to siphon sludgy waste from water. While it is true that some machinery and mechanical processing is...
What are Cycles of Concentration, and Why do They Matter?
Apr 15, 2025
Cycles of Concentration Cycles of concentration (CoC) refer to the ratio of dissolved solids in recirculating water compared to the make-up water added to replace losses from evaporation, leaks, or blowdown. Essentially, it measures how concentrated the dissolved...