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Cyanobacteria control will be discussed at California-Nevada water meeting

Water industry experts from two western states will meet in California’s Palm Desert this month. The California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) will hold its Annual Fall Conference at the Westin Hills Resort, Oct. 22–25. Removing toxins released into drinking water by harmful cyanobacteria blooms will be . . .

Texas water treatment plant resolves severe cyanobacteria outbreak

Summer is peak cyanobacteria season for water treatment plants. This means taste and odor complaints. Controlling taste and odor problems while keeping costs under control can be difficult. A South Texas water treatment plant found a way to do both.

Free game launches to encourage lake appreciation

July is Lakes Appreciation Month. The annual event highlights the importance of lakes for drinking water, recreation, and wildlife. It’s a reminder to pause and appreciate this most valuable resource. Arkansas-based Earth Science Laboratories has partnered with NALMS in celebrating the event by launching . . .

Earth Science Laboratories expands engineering and manufacturing

Earth Science Laboratories adds new chemical engineer to direct plant expansion. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Earth Science Laboratories (ESL) is expanding the engineering and manufacturing team. Nathan Bearden joined ESL in May to lead further expansion of chemical production...

Earth Science Laboratories expands research and development

Earth Science Laboratories adds new laboratory director to research and development team. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Earth Science Laboratories (ESL) is expanding its Research and Development division. John Hatten joined ESL in February to direct the company’s Arkansas...

New York Rural Water Association will discuss cyanobacteria control

Annual meeting of New York Rural Water Association will include discussion of cyanobacteria solutions such as EarthTec for controlling cyanobacteria in aging reservoirs and lakes. Verona, N.Y. – The New York Rural Water Association will meet in Verona this month. The...

Quagga mussels eradicated from Pennsylvania lake

Quagga mussels eradicated from Pennsylvania lake

Quagga mussels have been eradicated from a 29-acre lake in a project led by Earth Science Laboratories (ESL). Tests have shown that the historic Billmeyer Quarry in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is currently free of adult quagga mussels and their microscopic larvae, called veligers. The announcement marks a historic . . .

Georgia water utilities seek to tackle cyanobacteria problem

Georgia rural water managers will discuss cyanobacteria solutions such as EarthTec to improve water quality and reduce taste and odor complaints. Jekyll Island, Ga. – Georgia has a water quality problem. A recent report by the National Resources Defense Council ranks...