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New Water Rules in CO: What it Means for Oil and Gas
New Water Rules in CO: What it Means for Oil and Gas The Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) in Colorado just passed new rules that will require oil and gas companies to reuse double the amount of produced water when developing new wells. Under current...
Fact Water’s Technical Director Featured in the Analyst Magazine
Recently, Fact Water's own Technical Director, Adam Kortan, wrote an article that was featured in popular AWT water treatment magazine, The Analyst. His article, Lessons Learned from the Design and Operation of a ZLD System, details his experience in assisting a power...
The Science Behind Wastewater Treatment
The Science Behind Wastewater Treatment When you think of wastewater treatment, you probably picture a massive plant with intricate machinery putting in work to siphon sludgy waste from water. While it is true that some machinery and mechanical processing is...
What are Cycles of Concentration, and Why do They Matter?
Cycles of Concentration Cycles of concentration (CoC) refer to the ratio of dissolved solids in recirculating water compared to the make-up water added to replace losses from evaporation, leaks, or blowdown. Essentially, it measures how concentrated the dissolved...
Have you Heard of the Industrial Revolution? A Brief History of the Steam Boiler
Early Beginnings Okay, technically the practical use of steam predates the Industrial Revolution. In fact, you can trace the origins of steam-harnessing all the way back to the first century (Search for ‘Hero of Alexandria’s aeolipile’ for more information on that)....
The Lake House
About the Author: Conner McCoy is a marketing writer at Fact Water Co., using his love of the english language to craft web pages, blogs, emails, and anything else that needs written. In his free time, Conner enjoys hiking, reading, writing, gaming, playing most...
The Importance of Boiler Water Pre-Treatment
Treating Boiler Water Any business that utilizes boilers should be aware of the importance of boiler water pre-treatment. Feedwater that enters a boiler can carry within it any number of impurities, contaminants, or other unwanted material that can harm the boiler and...
What is Biofilm?
Biofilm: What is it and How Does it Affect Water Applications? What is Biofilm? Water can be a breeding ground for microscopic organisms, which can multiply and spread throughout water and cause problems within a system. This is called biological growth and is a...
Options for Simplifying Boiler Water Treatment
Boiler water treatment is an important part of boiler maintenance, and proper treatment can save time and money in the long run. Water can become a breeding ground for many different issues that could impact the performance of a boiler, or lead to a shortened working...