PFAS – the ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
PFAS – the ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water PFASs summarise a group of over 4,500 industrial chemicals. They are extremely stable and long-lived, accumulating and persisting in the environment for decades, if not centuries. Meanwhile, they can be detected even in the most remote areas. Experts speak of “forever chemicals”. They enter the human food […]
Periodic disinfection does not solve the legionella problem
Periodic disinfection does not solve the legionella problem Legionella has been a concern for property owners for years. Although the rod-shaped bacteria are a natural constituent of drinking water, they multiply rapidly under the right conditions, such as stagnant water or temperatures of between 20 and 45°C in the often widely branched piping system. They […]
Safe dental visits: ultrafiltration has a holistic and preventive effect against pathogens in dental units
Safe dental visits: ultrafiltration has a holistic and preventive effect against pathogens in dental units Drinking water hygiene plays an important role in dental treatment. This is because patients, but also the treating staff, come into contact with tap water and any pathogens it may contain, such as legionella or pseudomonads, via the treatment unit. […]
Another chemical poison of the PFAS group detected in drinking water
Another chemical poison of the PFAS group detected in drinking water In the Bavarian chemical triangle in the district of Altötting, which has been struggling with heightened PFOA levels in drinking water for many years, another environmental toxin of the PFAS class, GenX, has been found at several measuring points, although in each case below […]
To prevent energy saving from becoming a health hazard: Can ultrafiltration ensure drinking water hygiene even when the hot water temperature is lowered?
To prevent energy saving from becoming a health hazard: Can ultrafiltration ensure drinking water hygiene even when the hot water temperature is lowered? With the current energy prices, many homeowners wonder why the flow temperature of their hot water system in the building has to be 60°C, although 45°C would be sufficient. A lot of […]
Polluter pays principle in removing residues of hormones, medicines and other dissolved pollutants from wastewater
Polluter pays principle in removing residues of hormones, medicines and other dissolved pollutants from wastewater Last year, the birth control pill celebrated its 50th anniversary. For years, however, hormone residues have been detected more and more frequently in groundwater and thus also in tap water. This is because women absorb only about 10-20 per cent […]
Reverse osmosis as “overkill” in home drinking water treatment?
Reverse osmosis as “overkill” in home drinking water treatment? There are water resources that are of such poor quality that even ultrafiltration cannot improve them satisfactorily. This is not usually the case in Germany, but it is in many (coastal) regions around the world. The water then contains a high proportion of dissolved solids, e.g. […]
Are you already enjoying tap water or are you still hauling cases?
Are you already enjoying tap water or are you still hauling cases? Are you already enjoying tap water or are you still dragging crates?According to the German Institute for Statistics, mineral water consumption in Germany was 122.7 liters per capita in 2021. That’s a decrease of 25 liters since 2018. One reason for this is […]
PFAS – the poison for the ages
They seem to be on everyone’s lips right now (oops!): PFAS – per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds. The German TV program ARD “Panorama” shortly reported under the headline “The poison of the century” and asked why these chemicals are still allowed at all.
Comparing real drinking water filters to tabletop water filters is lame
Comparing real drinking water filters to tabletop water filters is lame Comparison tests of water filters are an important decision-making tool for consumers who are dissatisfied with their tap water. Well-known German magazines such as Geo, Focus, Stern publish advertorials with such tests under their names every year. But on closer inspection of these (purchased) […]