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Municipal Drinking Water

Drinking water is tested throughout the process to ensure the water is safe for consumers, demonstrate regulatory compliance and monitor the processes. With Palintest, municipalities can save both time and money while maintaining the highest standards of drinking water safety for their consumers and achieve compliance. Our products and services give reliable results to minimise downtime to the process and improve efficiency for water treatment plants. Utilities also monitor the quality of water as it flows through pipes, storage tanks, networks all the way to the tap. Our robust products are designed to withstand harsh environments, enabling field operators to measure water quality parameters easily and reliably at various points in the distribution system.

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Municipals Wastewater

At wastewater treatment facilities, a variety of parameters are routinely tested to confirm the efficacy of treatment stages so that the final effluent is within compliance before it is discharged to the environment. This monitoring is essential for regulatory compliance and ensuring the smooth operation of treatment plants.

Our products and services are engineered to deliver reliable and precise results, aiding in reducing downtime in the treatment process and enhancing overall efficiency at treatment plants.

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Drinking Water & Wastewater testing solutions

Our products are expertly designed to simplify the process of water testing for the rapid optimisation of drinking water and wastewater systems.

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Drinking Water & Wastewater

Testing for Free and Total Chlorine levels in drinking and wastewater is crucial because chlorine is commonly used as a disinfectant in water treatment processes.

Monitoring these levels ensures that adequate disinfection occurs, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases caused by harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses.

Additionally, maintaining proper chlorine levels helps prevent the formation of disinfection byproducts, some of which can be harmful to human health.

Regular testing also allows water treatment facilities to adjust chlorine dosage as needed, ensuring effective disinfection while minimizing potential risks associated with chlorine overexposure.

Our accurate and reliable water testing solutions provide confidence in understanding water quality and ensure water has optimal levels of chlorine to comply regulations and monitor the process.

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Measuring Chlorine using DPD

Measuring Chlorine using DPD

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Measuring Free Chlorine: What Are My Options

Measuring Free Chlorine: What Are My Options

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What Accurate Methods Are Available For Monitoring Chlorine As A Disinfectant In Drinking Water?

What Accurate Methods Are Available For Monitoring Chlorine As A Disinfectant In Drinking Water?

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Ammonia testing is important for detecting contamination in water sources, particularly from agricultural runoff, industrial discharge, or wastewater effluent.

Elevated levels of ammonia in drinking water can indicate the presence of pollutants and nutrients that may pose risks to human health and aquatic ecosystems.

Ammonia can also react with chlorine used for disinfection, forming potentially harmful disinfection byproducts.

By monitoring ammonia levels, water managers can identify sources of contamination, implement appropriate treatment measures, and protect water quality for both human consumption and environmental sustainability.

Our portable water testing solutions are desgined to give realible results and inform users of the ammonia levels in water to demonstrate complaince and monitor process.

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Understanding the Health and Environmental Risks of Ammonia in Water

Understanding the Health and Environmental Risks of Ammonia in Water

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The Importance of Ammonia Testing in Water

The Importance of Ammonia Testing in Water

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Spotlight on Lumiso Ammonia

Spotlight on Lumiso Ammonia

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Turbidity refers to the clarity or cloudiness of water caused by suspended particles such as sediment, organic matter, and microorganisms.

High turbidity levels can interfere with disinfection processes, provide habitat for pathogens, and impair the aesthetic quality of water.

Moreover, turbidity serves as an indicator of overall water quality, as it can signify the presence of pollutants and contaminants.

Regular turbidity testing is essential for ensuring that water treatment processes effectively remove suspended particles, thereby maintaining water clarity, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Our robust, reliable and simple test methods enables field samplers and site operators to get an accurate understanding of turbidity in water.

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A Focus on Turbidity

A Focus on Turbidity

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Network Turbidity: Clean, Clear and Compliant

Network Turbidity: Clean, Clear and Compliant

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Turbidity Made Clear

Turbidity Made Clear

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Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. Lead can leach into water from corroded plumbing fixtures, pipes, and solder used in older infrastructure.

Even low levels of lead exposure can have detrimental effects on cognitive development and neurological health.

Testing for lead in drinking water is crucial for identifying sources of contamination, prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, and implementing remediation measures to reduce exposure risks.

 

By monitoring lead levels, water utilities can ensure compliance with regulatory limits and protect public health by providing safe and lead-free drinking water to consumers.

Our technology offers an EPA approved portable methodology to test water for lead and make an assessment on water quality.

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Testing For Lead in Drinking Water

Testing For Lead in Drinking Water

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Lead Contamination: Risks, Causes and Protective Action

Lead Contamination: Risks, Causes and Protective Action

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Preventing Lead Contamination in Schools

Preventing Lead Contamination in Schools

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Spotlight On… Palintest’s Kemio Sensor Technology

Spotlight On… Palintest’s Kemio Sensor Technology

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Testing for Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite levels is essential in water treatment processes where these chemicals are used as disinfectants.

Chlorine Dioxide is effective against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, and is particularly useful in controlling taste and odour issues in water.

However, less efficient chlorine dioxide generation process can lead to the by-product of Chlorite, which has regulatory limits due to its potential health risks.

Monitoring Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite levels ensures effective disinfection while minimizing the formation of harmful byproducts, thus maintaining water safety and regulatory compliance.

Our accurate and reliable water testing solutions provide confidence in understanding water quality and ensure water has optimal levels of chlorine dioxide & chlorite to comply regulations and monitor the process.

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Methods for Determining Chlorine Dioxide and Chorite in Water

Methods for Determining Chlorine Dioxide and Chorite in Water

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The Critical Role of Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite Testing in Water Quality

The Critical Role of Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite Testing in Water Quality

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Understanding the Risks of Excess Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite in Water Systems

Understanding the Risks of Excess Chlorine Dioxide and Chlorite in Water Systems

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Monochloramine is a disinfectant commonly used in water treatment to provide residual disinfection and control the growth of pathogens in distribution systems.

Unlike Free Chlorine, Monochloramine produces fewer disinfection byproducts and offers longer-lasting protection against microbial regrowth. Testing for Monochloramine levels helps water utilities ensure that adequate disinfection is maintained throughout the distribution network while minimizing potential health risks associated with disinfection byproducts.

Our reliable and simple water testing solutions provide confidence in understanding water quality and ensure water has optimal levels of monochloramine to comply regulations and monitor the process.

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Methods for Determining Monochloramine in Water

Methods for Determining Monochloramine in Water

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The Critical Role of Monochloramine Testing in Water Quality

The Critical Role of Monochloramine Testing in Water Quality

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Understanding the Risks of Excess Monochloramine in Water Systems

Understanding the Risks of Excess Monochloramine in Water Systems

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pH is a fundamental parameter that influences various chemical and biological processes in water treatment and distribution.

Maintaining proper pH levels is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of disinfection processes, controlling corrosion of pipes and infrastructure, and optimizing the performance of treatment chemicals.

Deviations from optimal pH ranges can impact water quality, treatment efficiency, and the stability of distribution systems.

Regular pH testing allows water utilities to adjust treatment processes and maintain pH within desired ranges, thereby safeguarding water quality and infrastructure integrity.

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Understanding the Risks of Excessively High or Low pH Levels in Water Systems

Understanding the Risks of Excessively High or Low pH Levels in Water Systems

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Methods for Determining pH Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

Methods for Determining pH Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

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The Critical Role of pH Testing in Water Quality

The Critical Role of pH Testing in Water Quality

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Testing for manganese in drinking and wastewater is crucial to ensure water quality and protect public health.

While manganese is naturally occurring, elevated levels can lead to aesthetic issues like discoloration and metallic taste, as well as potential health risks, especially neurological effects.

Regular testing allows water authorities to identify contamination sources, implement necessary treatments, and maintain compliance with regulations. Addressing manganese levels is vital for safeguarding water quality, consumer confidence, and infrastructure integrity.

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Methods for Determining Manganese Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

Methods for Determining Manganese Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

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The Critical Role of Manganese Testing in Water Quality

The Critical Role of Manganese Testing in Water Quality

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Understanding the Risks of Excessively High Manganese Levels in Water Systems

Understanding the Risks of Excessively High Manganese Levels in Water Systems

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Aluminium-based coagulants are commonly used in water treatment processes to remove impurities and clarify water.

However, excessive aluminium levels can occur if these chemicals are not properly controlled or if they react with other substances in the water.

Testing for aluminium in drinking and wastewater is crucial to ensure water quality and protect public health.

By monitoring for aluminium, water authorities can not only address aesthetic concerns but also prevent potential health risks associated with aluminium exposure.

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Methods of Testing for Aluminium in Drinking Water and Wastewater

Methods of Testing for Aluminium in Drinking Water and Wastewater

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Risks of Excess Aluminium in Drinking Water and Wastewater

Risks of Excess Aluminium in Drinking Water and Wastewater

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Why You Need to Test for Aluminium in Drinking and Waste Water

Why You Need to Test for Aluminium in Drinking and Waste Water

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COD, chemical oxygen demand, is a measure of the amount of organic compounds in water that can be oxidized by chemical reactions.

High COD levels indicate the presence of organic pollutants, such as wastewater effluent or industrial discharges, which can adversely affect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

Monitoring COD helps water authorities assess the organic load in wastewater and optimize treatment processes to remove pollutants effectively.

By controlling COD levels, water utilities can prevent environmental degradation, minimize the risk of eutrophication, and protect receiving water bodies.

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Methods for Determining COD Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

Methods for Determining COD Levels in Drinking and Wastewater

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The Critical Role of COD Testing in Water Quality

The Critical Role of COD Testing in Water Quality

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Understanding the Risks of Excessively High COD Levels in Water Systems

Understanding the Risks of Excessively High COD Levels in Water Systems

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Turbidity: Understanding Its Role in Water Quality

Turbidity: Understanding Its Role in Water Quality

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The Most Effective Methods to Measure Turbidity in Water

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