Significant Investment in Water Treatment Plants to Boost Demand for Water Treatment Chemicals
Water treatment chemicals include, algaecides, antifoams,
biocides, boiler water chemicals, coagulants, corrosion inhibitors,
disinfectants, and defoamers. Algaecides were first introduced in the 1980s by
the pharmaceutical industry and have continued to gain popularity ever since.
They work by killing any algae that might be growing in the water supply and
making it safe for swimming pools. They are also used for treating other water
issues such as septic problems and industrial waste water runoff. Algaecides
come in a variety of forms. In this article, we'll look at what they are and
why they're used. Inorganic algaecides include many other materials which are
used to treat water. One common form is chlorine. This works by removing any
organic material from the water such as decaying plant matter and dead fish.
Chlorine is a good way to kill bacteria and other biological pollutants, but
it's not good at removing harmful organic substances such as ammonia from the
water.
Bromine is one of most widely used water
treatment chemicals. It is usually mixed with other chemicals to form a
paste, although it is sometimes used alone as a liquid disinfectant. Bromine is
effective against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and
cysts. Bromine and other disinfectants can be found in public water supplies. Chloroform
gas is one of the most dangerous of disinfectants. This gas is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless. It is produced by mixing chloroform with an inert
gas, or through the addition of an oxidizing agent such as ozone. Chloroform
gas has been found to cause serious respiratory problems in humans, especially
those with emphysema. Inhaled chloroform gas can irritate the membranes in the
lungs and cause coughing, chest pain, and vomiting.
The use of water treatment chemicals is regulated by the Food and
Drug Administration in the U.S. In the U.S., boiler water additives are
regulated under CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. The country is
witnessing significant investment in water treatment plants. For instance, in November
2020, Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County announced to invest US$ 18
million to expand its Indian Creek Water Treatment Plant near Connellsville,
which supplies water to about half of the agency’s more than 121,000 customers.
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