If you have ever noticed water spewing from a local fire hydrant with no one around and wondered what was happening, you are not alone. You might be familiar with water chlorination, which is how we have clean drinking water,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Disinfection of Water Systems’ Category
How Municipalities Clean Water
Municipalities, the authorities in charge of managing the public works of a given city or town, control the water supply. Each town has its own water system, supplying potable water for drinking, washing, watering plants, etc. How exactly do municipalities… Read More
Where Does Stormwater Runoff Go?
You might be asking this question during a sleepy, rainy day or during the height of summer on a beautiful, cloudless day. When it rains, sleets, hails, or snows, the water that enters the storm drains begins a journey, its… Read More
Prevent Pollution in Local Streams This Spring
In Maryland, it is hard to tell what the weather will be like from one week to the next. In 2023, spring is beginning to spring earlier than usual this year. (That doesn’t mean there’s no chance of snow, though!)… Read More
Where Does Tap Water Come From?
The water that comes to our homes allows us to drink, wash, bathe, and water simply by turning on the faucet. Where does tap water come from? Our municipalities take water from natural resources to supply millions of gallons of… Read More
Reservoir Cleaning Services in Maryland
Where does our tap water come from? The water we use to wash, drink, and nourish plant life goes through a long process before reaching the faucet or hose bib. Municipalities and water treatment companies are responsible for sourcing and… Read More
What Are Disinfection Byproducts?
Water contamination is a constant issue to look out for in any city or town’s public water systems. Tap water contains contaminants of some kind at some level, but public water treatment plants help to make the water virtually safe… Read More
Benefits of Chlorinating Water Systems
The chlorination of water systems is the most effective way known to man to keep drinking water safe all around the world. Industrial and municipal companies such as Jet Blast Inc. are the experts in dealing with chlorine and using… Read More
Maryland’s Water Supply Systems
We do not typically think about where our water comes from. All we have to do is to turn on the tap and get a fresh glass of water for drinking, washing, gardening, and many other uses. This easy access… Read More
Chemicals Not to Pour Down the Drain
How to dispose of different waste products around the home or business can be a hit-or-miss situation. Do you toss, recycle, or pour down the drain? Some might say that one can pour more or less any chemical down the… Read More