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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Issues of Water Scarcity Raising Concern in Hotspot Nations

In countries and regions most impacted by the demands of swelling populations, worries have existed around the health of freshwater reserves - and now real questions of water scarcity are emerging. Mark Twain is thought to have said, "Whisky is for drinking; water is for fighting over." Mr. Twain was likely referring to the quarrels between regional farmers, but the quote - whether or not it came from Twain himself - stands to transcend time. 
Freshwater reserves are becoming more scarce, and the issue is beginning to present itself 
across a number of countries - particularly among those where meaningful infrastructure is lacking and where populations are stretching the viability of the possible regional freshwater universe. In other words, there are too many people for the finite water tables to support.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Happy New Year

We would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and Prosperous New Year!


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

Happy Friday

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Feedback

Communication and feedback from you, our customer is an integral part of our business.  Listening to the comments from our customers is what will continually make us better.  We would appreciate it if you would take the time to fill out the below information. Providing a high level of customer service is the lifeblood of an organization and it is our mission to provide this to our clients.  Your feedback is important to help us align with this mission.


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Thursday, December 2, 2010

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fiji Water Announces Shutdown. World Freaks? | Mother Jones

Fiji Water announced today that it will close its operations in Fiji in response to a water extraction tax hike proposed by the Fijian government, to take effect in 2011. The abrupt shutdown comes just three days after the government announced the 2011 budget, which proposes increasing Fiji Water's "extraction tax" to 15 cents a liter up from one-third of a cent. A week ago, Fiji Water Director of External Affairs David Roth was deported from Fiji. (The country's then acting Prime Minister and simultaneously Minister of Defense, National Security and Immigration, Ratu Ganilau, resigned in protest of Roth's deportation.) Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said that Roth had been interfering in the domestic affairs and governance of Fiji, though he would not explain the nature of that interference.



Monday, November 29, 2010

Rethinking Water: Collection or Diversion? - GJFreePress.com

Globally, freshwater use has tripled since 1950 due to rising populations and increased agricultural irrigation. This causes people to go to ever greater aquifer depths and increase surface collection to get sufficient supplies. Glaciers provide fresh water for much of the world's populations. The Tibetan plateau, for example feeds Asia's river systems bringing water to over 2 billion people. It goes without saying, water is a critical resource. 

Drought is also an ongoing concern. When groundwater supplies are depleted they cannot be replenished. Water shortages are anticipated in 36 states by 2013. The causes are not fully understood, but the net reality is that a drier climate will lead to lower supplies. Even today, the Colorado River goes dry for part of the year. As it does, so goes the level of supply in Lake Mead and other important lakes and waterways. 

Americans on average use 100 gallons of water per day. Translated: that is 1,600 glasses of water. Water for household use comes either from private wells or municipal systems. Public water systems provide 90% of the drinking water, gathered from either aquifers or groundwater, including rain and snowmelt flowing into rivers, lakes and reservoirs. To protect public health, the EPA regulates water safety. There is good reason to do so. Contaminants routinely cleansed in utility systems fall into five categories: Microorganisms, disinfectants, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals and radionuclides. Microorganisms include viruses and cryptosporidium from animal waste and can cause gastrointestinal illness. Disinfectants we use to purify the water break down into two categories: Disinfectant byproducts include bromated (cancer risk) and trihalomethanes (liver, kidney, and nervous system problems). Disinfectants include water additives such as chlorine to control microbes (stomach problems). Inorganic chemicals run the gamut from atrazine from herbicides used on crops (cardiovascular problems) to benzene from factories, gas storage tanks and landfills (cancer and anemia). Organic chemicals range from arsenic from glass and electronics production (cancer risk) to cadmium from waste batteries and paints (kidney damage) to nitrates from fertilizer (dangerous to adults and children). Radionuclides include radium 226 and 228 from erosion of natural deposits (cancer risk). One can see why landfills are so heavily monitored and controlled. The EPA website www.epa.gov provides an eye-popping list of every substance that is harmful to our water supply.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Check out FFS Newsletter

First Florida Services has accomplished so much throughout the past quarter. You can read all about it in their Newsletter!!

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Newest Partnership: STARBUCKS!!


Announcing Our Newest Partnership with the Coffee Experts at STARBUCKS!
We are excited about the relationship we are currently building with them! Our teams values go hand in hand with the Starbucks Vision.



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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Irrigation Controllers


Irrigation Controllers, Timers or Clocks. All three of these terms refer to the same piece of equipment, a device that controls the irrigation system and turns it on and off at a desireable time and operates the system for a preset period of time. The preferred term among professionals for this piece of equipment is controller.


Monday, November 15, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

New Logo Coming Soon

I have an amazing friend who is putting together a combined Hydro Solutions & JPW logo all in one!  Should be ready by next week!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

What is a Septic System?

A Septic system is simply an onsite subsurface sewage disposal system for your home. It takes household sewage wastes and discharges the liquid portion to the ground. Septic systems are a standard method of sewage disposal in rural and suburban areas where centralized sewer treatment plants are not available, not affordable, or not desired. A properly designed and installed septic system with regular cleaning and maintenance of the septic tank can last indefinitely and be the most cost effective and least labor intensive method of sewage disposal.

In its most basic form a gravity Septic System consists of a Septic Tank connected by solid pipe to some type of leaching system.

If you would like to view a diagram of a typical Septic System, click HERE

Septic Tank...

The septic tank is a large tank of usually 1000 gallon capacity or more. The size is generally based on the number of bedrooms which denote a certain amount of water usage per day. Today the tank is generally constructed of concrete, plastic or fiberglass and is designed to be water tight. Click HERE to view a typical septic tank.

The function of the septic tank is basically as a settling tank and/or clarifier. Most of the work done in the tank is settling. Some decomposition goes on with the sludge but it is usually very slow because the temperature is relatively low and due to the general lack of oxygen in the sludge mass, the process becomes mainly anaerobic-septic (methane and hydrogen sulfide compounds are created - rotten egg smell), hence the name Septic Tank.

In action the septic tank can be thought of as a corporate or political organization. The masses enter the tank (liquids and solids) by dropping through the inlet pipe/ baffle. The (lazy) heavier particles sink to the bottom (according to Stoke’s Law) and become the sludge, some particles, grease, and gas rises to the top of the liquid as the (leaders-executives) scum. The main body of water circulates through the tank and then flows out the outlet pipe and baffle. This water is normally gray in color because of the fine particles that stay suspended (the silent majority) and are carried out to the leaching system.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Removing Hydrogen Sulphide Gas from Water

What is hydrogen sulphide? 
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a dissolved gas that gives water a characteristic "rotten egg" taste and odor. It corrodes piping, creates odors in the house, and turns water black. Homemakers will notice that it can change sterling silver to a black color almost instantly. H2S can cause odor problems at a concentration level as low as 0.05 mg/L. 
H2S in well water 
H2S often occurs naturally in well water, or can be caused by the presence of sulphate reducing bacteria in a well or water system. Since bacteria are the most common cause, treatment to control them should be tried first. Shock chlorination is the standard treatment for control of sulphate reducing and iron bacteria in a well (see Agri-fax 716 (D12) Shock Chlorination and Iron Bacteria Control ). 
H2S in dugout water 
H2S may also be present in dugout water, particularly during the winter and early spring. It is a by-product of decomposing weeds and algae and is caused by a lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. A good dugout maintenance program combined with dugout aeration will prevent this problem from occurring. (See Agri-fax 716 (B31) Dugout Maintenance and Agri-fax 716 (B36) Aerating Dugouts with Compressed Air ). 
H2S in water heaters 
Sometimes H2S may only be present in the household hot water. This condition is caused by a biochemical reaction between sulphates in the water, sulphate reducing bacteria, a magnesium rod in the hot water heater or organic matter in the water. If the odor problem in the water heater is caused by heat loving sulphate reducing bacteria, disinfect the water heater with chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Sometimes the reaction with the magnesium rod is the cause of odor problem. The purpose of the magnesium rod is to prevent corrosion of the water heater. Removing the magnesium rod will often prevent the odor problem, but will void the warranty and lead to the possible earlier deterioration of the tank. If corrosion is a concern, the magnesium rod can be replaced with a zinc rod. Try disinfecting the tank with chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide first before using any of the more drastic measures (See Agri-fax 716 (C33) Odor Control in Hot Water Heaters). 
Water treatment options for removing hydrogen sulphide
  Chlorination and sand filter 
One method for removal of H2S is to install a chlorine feeder and a sand filter. The H2S is oxidized by the chlorine and any insoluble sulphide particles that form are removed by a sand or crushed anthracite filter. Approximately 2 mg/L chlorine must be added to remove 1 mg/L H2S. It may be necessary to install a small cartridge filter containing activated carbon on the drinking water tap to eliminate the chlorine taste. A full sized carbon filter is often used to remove the chlorine from the distribution system. This is an excellent alternative for situations where the water contains some iron along with the H2S. 
Chlorination and activated carbon filter 
The second method is to install a chlorine feeder and an activated carbon filter. As with the previous method, the H2S is oxidized by the chlorine and the insoluble sulphide particles are removed by the activated carbon filter. This filter also removes any residual chlorine that is left after oxidization of the hydrogen sulphide. An activated carbon filter requires a lower backwash rate than a sand filter, but a sand filter has a higher maximum service flow rate. This system is most appropriate in situations where there is only H2S present and no significant amount of iron. The chlorinator shown in Figure 1. is wired to the pressure switch so that the chlorinator is activated when the water pump switches on. The retention tank is installed to ensure sufficient mixing and contact time to complete the oxidation process. It should be large enough to retain water for at least 5 minutes at peak filter capacity (as a minimum, a 42 gallon retention tank is recommended). A valve should be provided at the bottom of the retention tank to drain any sediment. Chlorine test valves should be installed just after the pressure tank and just before the activated carbon filter. These are needed to help check the chlorine level in the treatment system. 

Monday, November 8, 2010

How Water Filters Work – An Explanation of Good Taste

Ah, that wonderful refreshing taste of a tall cold glass of water. Cooling, soothing and pure. But is it pure? What about all those invisible microbes and bacteria? What about all those pesticides and herbicides you don’t see? It’s enough to spoil that thirst-quenching moment.

So how do you get pure drinking water? Most people get a water filtration system. However, no one unit can remove all the impurities in our drinking water. And there are many types to choose from. If you have a better understanding of how water filters work, then you’ll be able to get the right one to fit your lifestyle.

Water filters were invented for good taste – and safety

Water filtration systems have been sought since as early as 4000 B.C. to clear the visible cloudiness in drinking water. We humans have a penchant for purity, don’t we? Especially for something we’re putting inside our bodies! That desire for purity has grown in the last few decades, and has been joined by a desire, also, for safety.

We not only want our drinking water to be pure, with good taste and odor, we also want it to be safe; that is, free of impurities like bacteria, poisonous chemicals and minerals. And as science discovers more of these in our water, we need to find systems that’ll filter them out. These impurities can be very harmful, causing diseases and malfunctions in our bodies. And since health is such an emphatic issue these days, we need to be making wise decisions about what we eat and drink.

These were the thoughts of Heinz Hankammer and his family as they produced a water filter that would provide, in a simple format, clear water – free from impurities. Heinz named his company after his daughter, Brita, which you’ll probably recognize as the leading manufacturer of freestanding household water filters today. Brita led the way in producing the simplest and most cost-effective way of improving water quality.

Water purification and filtration can be quite technical

We’re going to give you here, a simple explanation of how water filters work. We’ll look at the different types available, while trying to stay away from the technical terms so you’ll get a clear understanding. Remember, if you understand something, you’re far more likely to remember it.
Most filters today are charcoal, or activated charcoal. Charcoal, which is mostly carbon, is the residue of partial burning or destructive distillation of organic material. When special heating or chemical processing is added to charcoal, it becomes much more absorptive, and is then referred to as “activated charcoal”. So a charcoal filter works on the principle of absorption. Large volumes of gases, including most poisonous ones, stick to the charcoal, which is quite porous. (That’s why it’s used in gas masks.) Because it has such a large porous surface area, it absorbs a lot of impurities. Charcoal filters are used in icemaker filters, under-counter filters, countertop filters, whole-house filters, and more. You get the message – charcoal really “takes out the garbage”.

Another type of water filtration system available today is reverse osmosis. That’s the technical name for the process of water being pushed through an ultra-fine semi-permeable membrane, where it separates the tap liquid into the pure permeate which is diverted to a storage tank for later use; the brine concentrate is diverted down the drain. The water is stored in a pressure tank and is treated to a final activated-charcoal polishing filtration stage to remove all remaining odors and tastes before dispensing the purified water into your glass. The disadvantage of reverse osmosis systems is that they waste a lot of water – for every gallon of purified water produced, two gallons are wasted.

Other types of water filters are ion exchange and distillation. Ion exchange is designed to remove dissolved salts in the water, such as calcium. This system actually softens the water or exchanges natural-forming mineral ions in the water with its own ions, thereby neutralizing their harmful effect of creating scale build-up. The ion exchange system was originally used in boilers and other industrial situations before becoming popular in home purifying units, which combine the system with carbon.
Distillation is the simple process of boiling water to create steam. The steam cools and condenses to form pure mineral-free water droplets which are deposited in a container. When combined with carbon, the result is 99.9% pure contaminate-free water. These systems are extremely efficient and reliable, and are regarded today as one of the most effective ways to remove contaminates from any water, from any source.

One other water filter worth mentioning is the portable variety. If you do a lot of camping or hiking, these are the wise choice for you.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Municipal Bonds and The Nations Water Utilities

According to a recently released report, municipal bonds, which finance a large portion of the nation’s water utilities and infrastructure, may not carry ratings that reflect the growing pool of risk surrounding the nation’s water supply. Jointly produced by Ceres and Water Asset Management, the report is one of the first to examine the significance of mounting national water crises for the municipal bond market.

The report comes at a critical time: in addition to a national economy that might not be able to withstand another investment fiasco, the water crisis in many parts of the country is becoming increasingly apparent. 


Read More: http://www.siswebs.org/water/story.php?title=Risky_Business_2_Municipal_Bonds-1

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Check Us out on Welcome to Sunny Florida

We are listed on Welcome to Sunny Florida's Website.  They have helped us market our services through direct mailing, email marketing, social networking and by increasing our SEO.  Check us out!


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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Is it important to have my water tested?

Yes, you should have your water tested at the very least for hardness,  ph, iron, total dissolved solids, and sulfide. Our trained technicians can demonstrate the value of clean, clear, problem free water as well as the cost of untreated water.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

JPW Website Update

Jupiter Pump and Well has added a section on their Home Page to give you the latest updates about the company.  This latest update features Evan Krouss and Warren Freed as the new sales Representatives!

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Putnam Fought To Block Water Quality Rules

The race to become Florida’s agriculture commissioner has received little media notice, but the winner of the campaign will play an important role in the debate over efforts to protect Florida’s water quality. Neither major party candidate, though, has expressed support for the EPA’s efforts to regulate the amount of waste dumped in Florida waterbodies, and one — Republican candidate Adam Putnam — has in fact led efforts to block those rules.


Along with the governor, attorney general and state CFO, the commissioner of agriculture acts as a member of the Florida cabinet. As such, the commissioner has the authority to rule on appeals challenging regulations issued by state agencies like the Department of Environmental Protection. According to the agriculture commissioner’s website, the winner of next week’s election will oversee “state land-buying programs, clemency issues and direct the operations of several state agencies.”

After the EPA initially signed a consent decree, agreeing to set legal limits for  nutrients entering Florida waters, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its current head, Commissioner Charles Bronson, objected. Bronson went so far as to say that if the rules go live, “We may not have much in the way of farming left in the state of Florida.”
The next agriculture commissioner will have an opportunity to either help heal Florida waters, or side with the industries blamed for polluting them.

Read More: The Florida Independent

Monday, October 25, 2010

Your Feedback is Important!!

Communication and feedback from you, our customer is an integral part of our business.  Listening to the comments from our customers is what will continually make us better.  We would appreciate it if you would take the time to fill out the below information. Providing a high level of customer service is the lifeblood of an organization and it is our mission to provide this to our clients.  Your feedback is important to help us align with this mission.

Please click on the Link and give us your feedback!

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Friday, October 22, 2010

RSS News Feed

Check out the RSS News Feed on Jupiter Pump and Wells site. It is there to provide you with the most recent updates in industry news!

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Customer Web Portal

Jupiter Pump and Well and Hydro Solutions has recently implemented the Customer Web Portal - This is a great option/luxury for customers to gain access into our customer management system. Submit work requests, check account history, payment history, estimates that may be in the system, etc.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Check out our "like" button on the JPW Home Page

Check out the new and approved Facebook "Like" button we added to our homepage.  This new portal shows all the friends that are fans of our page and you can even seen their faces!


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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Welcome To our New Blog

We would like to welcome everyone to our new blog.  Look forward to hearing announcements about the company and other news in the industry.  Stay tuned as we will be blogging multiple times a week!