Arsenic's evil reputation is manifested in its old alchemists' symbol - a coiled serpent ready to strike. It is not surprising there is a great deal of anxiety over its possible presence in water, among other substances, we use on a daily basis. This article addresses the various unit operations available for its removal from water.
The purpose of soil borings is to provide access to subsurface soils at specified locations and depths. Soil borings also allow for installation of ground water monitoring wells and in-situ remediation systems. This method facilitates accurate and useful soil sampling from different strata.
A project designed and built byClemson University students; they designed and installed a rainwater harvesting system that will allow for the collection of a maximum of 1,500 gallons of water at a time.
The use of compact drill rigs would help make geothermal resources more cost-competitive as a power-generating fuel. Last month, this article covered compact drill requirements relative to rig style, depth capabilities, coring capabilities and the rig's mast. We pick it up here, starting with primary power for the rig.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85 percent of the United States has to cope with hard water. While hard water is not considered to be unhealthy for people to drink, it can be very unhealthy for household plumbing, cleaning processes and water-using appliances.
The installation of ground water monitoring wells at wastewater treatment facilities may be essential when such facilities have the potential for degrading ground water quality.
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