Waterlogic Achieves Energy Star Mark
27.09.11
In a commitment to even greater vitality efficiency, Waterlogic POU (Point of Use) water dispensers have been awarded the Energy Big draw mark.
According to the Company, water coolers that have earned the Vigour Star not only help organizations reduce their energy bills, but also can succour make a difference for the environment. This is because products that earn the Forcefulness Star prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting conscientious energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Means and the U.S. Department of Energy.
George Cary, Technical Headman of Waterlogic USA said "Energy Star qualified water coolers denouement in 45 percent savings over typical products. Waterlogic customers will allowances by saving money and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by caucus strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection money Agency (EPA) the U.S. Department of Energy."
Christie Whitman EPA Administrator said that "Forcefulness Star is more than a label awarded for energy efficiency. It is a partnership among command, business, and consumers, united in the pursuit of a common objective-to protect our environment for future generations....The property of the environment is everyone's responsibility and by bringing Energy Star into homes and businesses we can concoct an enormous difference."
Source: Utility Products
Tests find E coli in water at city airport
14.09.11
The Regent Institute report dated August 10, a impersonate of which is available with TOI, points to the probability that the treatment plant is nonfunctional and, in items, was adding to the contamination. Analyzing samples collected on August 1, the account found that a sample of raw water had 460 coliform bacteria per 100 ml. Surprisingly, the experience collected from the treated water sump had 1,100 bacteria per 100 ml. It is from this sump that water is circulated around the airport, including the terminals. Bacteriological standards of drinking water, as per the Subsection of Indian Standrads (BIS), have it that E coli or thermotolerent coliform bacteria should not be detectable in any 100 ml illustrative of drinking water.
Fecal matter is usually the source of E coli. The Sovereign Institute has recommended that the airport maintain certain norms to secure the quality of drinking water. "The water tanks have to be scrubbed and cleaned periodically to certain hygiene and safety. The RO plant also should be maintained as per norms," its dispatch said. An airport official said the water treatment plant was neither fully working nor properly maintained.
Source: Times of India