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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,...
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...
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...
Water Fouling
Jan 28, 2025
What is Water Fouling? The terms ‘fouling’ or ‘water fouling’ are general terms used to describe the presence or accumulation of unwanted material in water or on a...
Corrosion control water treatment
Jan 27, 2025
Corrosion and Water Treatment Corrosion control water treatment is a type of water treatment designed to protect parts of water-based applications from corroding....
Water Scale
Jan 27, 2025
What is Water Scale? Water can contain a variety of dissolved substances, including minerals like calcium and magnesium, which given time and the correct conditions,...
Service Deionization: Ultra-Pure Water, Delivered
Jan 27, 2025
What is Deionization? Deionization is a chemical process that removes mineral ions (electrically charged particles) from water, including calcium, magnesium, sodium,...
Weather Disasters and Water
Jan 17, 2025
Weather Disasters and How they can Affect Water A few months ago, the American Southeast was battered by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Communities in coastal states...
RO vs. DI – Which is Right for You?
Jan 9, 2025
Water purity is essential for countless applications, with many options available for achieving the right level of purity. Among the methods available, Reverse Osmosis...
ANSI/AAMI ST108 – What You Need to Know
Nov 20, 2024
What is ANSI/AAMI ST108?The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute...
Jar Testing – A Case Study
Nov 18, 2024
Recently, Fact Water engineers performed a jar test for a cheese manufacturing facility to determine the effectiveness of the company’s current wastewater treatment...
3 Common Boiler Mistakes you can Fix Today
Sep 10, 2024
Water Treatment is important for many industrial processes and applications, including boilers. Poorly treated water can lead to many problems and inefficiencies in the long run. Check out the three common mistakes listed below and avoid them to keep your boilers healthy.
Understanding Legionella Management and ASHRAE 188
Sep 10, 2024
ASHRAE 188 is a standard created in 2015 which outlines the importance of a water management plan for preventing the growth and spread of Legionella. Proper water treatment can prevent the spread of a potentially deadly disease.
Common Water Treatment Issues
Sep 10, 2024
Whether you utilize steam boilers, make use of cooling towers, need deionized water or something else, water treatment is an important part of making sure your business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Cooling Water Treatment
Aug 29, 2024
Cooling tower water treatment is a valuable form of industrial water treatment which is necessary for any facility or company that utilizes cooling towers and cooling water.