Even before COVID-19, Legionella had the distinction of being one of the leading water- borne disease agents in the USA, with reported cases growing more than 5-fold from 2000-2017 (CDC).
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Water Testing Basics
For private well owners, basic testing for bacteria and nitrates is recommended by public health authorities, like the EPA or Health Canada, at least once a year. Other contaminants you may only need to test for once, such as hardness or iron, or infrequently, like radon.
Understanding Water Test Results
Different labs may present the results of a water test a little differently, but one of the key results to look for is total coliform count.
Can You See If Your UV Lamp Is Still Working?
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation light just beyond the visible spectrum. That’s a very important point because it’s outside the visible light spectrum. UV light is invisible to the naked eye. You can’t see it! A couple interesting points about UV...
How 3D Printing Is Being Used At Trojan Technologies
Trojan acquired its first 3D printer six years ago as a way to save time in developing custom parts. There are now two 3D printers running full time.
Getting The Most Out Of A Residential UV Water Treatment System
An ultraviolet water treatment system provides a low-maintenance option for treatment of private water sources.
Treating Well Water
You’ve made the choice to treat your well water, great! Now you know your family will be protected from possible waterborne pathogens despite seasonal run-off, the threat of leaking septic tanks, or heavy rains and flooding. Adding inactivation adds to your peace of...
All About UV Lamps For Residential UV Treatment Systems
One of the most misunderstood things about a UV water treatment system is why the lamp should be changed even though it still appears to be working. Why is it that the useful life is typically defined as 9000 hours, or about one year of continual use? The problem...
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Trojan Technologies to sell Salsnes Filter business
Salsnes Filter (Norway) to become a standalone entity. LONDON, ONTARIO – January 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/– Trojan Technologies today announced their plan to sell the Salsnes Filter business to current and former members of the Salsnes management team, with an anticipated...
Trojan Technologies Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability
At Trojan Technologies we are extremely proud to have been recognized by EcoVadis for our commitment to sustainability and we are excited to announce that we have been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2023. With a score of 71/100, we are in the 95th percentile,...
Building Water Confidence Together – Aria Filtra officially joins Trojan Technologies
Join Tom Siller (President, Trojan Technologies) and Daniel Benitez (General Manager, Aria Filtra) as they discuss the rebranding of Aria Filtra (formerly Pall Water) with Angela Godwin from Water Talk at WEFTEC 2023. Learn more about how Trojan Technologies and Aria...