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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 . . .
Experts to discuss cyanobacteria and quagga mussel control in the Western U.S.
Water treatment experts from three western states will meet in Las Vegas this month. The annual Tri-State Seminar brings together leaders from Arizona, California and Nevada. This year’s meeting takes place in the face of ongoing challenges . . .
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.
Earth Science Laboratories leads fundraising effort to cure diabetes
Team Earth Science Labs cycled and walked to help cure diabetes in the Arkansas Tour de Cure®. The team raised $3,940 in its fourth outing at the annual benefit. This put ESL at . . .
Ohio Water industry leaders to discuss versatile cyanobacteria treatment
Ohio’s water industry leaders will meet this month to discuss best practices in drinking water treatment. The One Water Conference and Exposition convenes in Columbus, August 27–30. The event follows Governor John Kasich’s recent executive order to . . .
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 . . .
What if quagga and zebra mussel prevention fails?
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has an excellent video on preventing the spread of quagga mussels. If prevention fails . . .
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...
Stopping invasive zebra mussels discussion topic at hydropower conference
Invasive species experts from Earth Science Labs discuss controlling zebra mussels at international conference in North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Zebra mussels are on the move. Since the 1980s they have expanded from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. Hydropower...
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...
Cyanobacteria is important topic at national water industry meeting in Nevada
Representatives of Earth Science Laboratories along with national water experts will attend the ACE 18 conference in Las Vegas to discuss reducing cyanobacteria and other issues. LAS VEGAS – “Innovating the Future of Water” is the theme of this year’s American Water...
Ohio Water industry leaders to discuss innovative cyanobacteria and zebra mussel treatment
Ohio water experts will gather at the U.S. Smart Water Conference to discuss controlling harmful cyanobacteria blooms and invasive zebra mussels. AKRON, Ohio – Ohio is an epicenter for water quality issues. The state has been plagued by invasive zebra mussels and...
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 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...
Earth Science Laboratories raises awareness of vital drinking water resources
Earth Science Laboratories launches campaign to highlight the vital role of clean drinking water. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – This week is Drinking Water Week. The annual event highlights the importance of water and water industry professionals. Arkansas-based Earth Science...
Pennsylvania water managers will confer with experts on killing zebra mussels
Annual meeting of Pennsylvania water managers will include discussion with experts from Earth Science Laboratories on killing zebra mussels POCONO MANOR, Penn. – Pennsylvania has mussel problems. Zebra mussels in major watersheds across the state pose a costly threat...
Quagga mussel and algae control important topics at Arizona water conference
Arizona water experts will meet in Phoenix this week to discuss killing quagga mussels and controlling harmful algal blooms. PHOENIX – Tiny invaders are lurking in Arizona’s reservoirs. Quagga mussels only grow to the size of a thumbnail, but they breed in vast...