Peroxyacetic acid (PAA) has become a popular replacement for chlorine, but is its use throughout a process plant “overkill?”

The COVID-19 pandemic, followed by inflationary cost increases, has made it more challenging for aquatic facility managers to maintain smooth operations. Staff shortages and budget tightening have made general maintenance, water safety, and chemical management feel like herding cats.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are approximately 860 communities across the country serving 40 million people that are supported by local combined sewer overflow (CSO) systems.

In late September, Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern portion of the country. It was the deadliest hurricane to hit the U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, killing at least 224 people.

Water is far more than just an ingredient. It’s a critical component in the food safety process that safeguards what we eat long before it ever reaches our plates.

Water balance is a crucial part of pool maintenance. Without it, your pool water could corrode metal, be so cloudy you can’t see through it, or, most importantly, be a breeding ground for bacteria.