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Trihalomethanes (THM) are a group of four chemicals that are formed along with other disinfection byproducts when chlorine or other disinfectants used to control microbial contaminants in drinking water react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter in water. Trihalomethanes are chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and...
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Arsenic is a naturally occurring compound found in the earth’s crust and is emitted to the environment because of volcanic activity and industrial activities. Current and historical uses of arsenic include pharmaceuticals, wood preservatives, agricultural chemicals, and applications in the mining, metallurgical, glassmaking, and semiconductor...
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Perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS), are man-made chemicals containing carbon atoms with fluorine substituents. PFAS are noted to be highly stable due to fluorine-carbon bonds as well as being hydrophobic and lipophobic. These characteristics have made them useful in manufacturing polymers and surfactants, as well as...
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The high costs of bottled water and possible health risks due to harmful chemicals such as BPA (Bisphenol A) present in plastics, and many unfavorable environmental hazards, have facilitated to the popularity of point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water filtration systems. POU systems are installed...
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Ultraviolet (UV) light treatment process involves inactivation of drinking water pathogens or the oxidation of micropollutants. During the oxidation process, it is commonly used in combination with hydrogen peroxide as a part of an advanced oxidation process. UV disinfection or oxidation is a physical process...
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Abhiram Satyadev has a Masters in Environmental Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an MBA at Goldey Beacom College in Delaware, and a Masters Certificate in Standford University. He is currently the Program Manager, Potomac Interceptor for the DC Water in Washington DC. He is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Potomac Interceptor Renewal Facility specifically including operation and maintenance of odor control facilities at the Potomac Interceptor Sites and Pump Stations.

With Saniwater, he serves as our Research and Development Consultant and provides us with insights into his expertise. Read his section here on www.saniwater.com to know more.