In a municipal water treatment plant, a variety of pumps move water from the pretreatment stages to distribution. Different applications call for different types of pumps, depending on the system requirements, desired discharge pressure, desired flow capacity, and …
Drinking Water
Certified Lead-Free Gauges for Drinking Water Applications
Ravi Jethra | Applications, PressureWhen choosing pressure instrumentation for drinking water applications, WIKA USA takes the guesswork out of regulatory compliance. Our lead-free gauges are certified and meet all the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. An easily refined and malleable …
The Impact of Fluoride on Pressure Gauges and Diaphragm Seals
Chi-Che Ma | PressureFluoride is added to drinking water in many areas as an important nutrient for the health of human teeth. Too much fluoride in the water, however, can lead to corrosion of pipes or equipment, including sensitive pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and diaphragm …
SDWA-Compliant Pressure Gauges are Now Required by Law
Hardy Orzikowski | PressureOnly WIKA offers a NSF International certified pressure gauge to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Although stainless steel was an option, it is expensive, so WIKA engineers crafted a gauge with wetted parts made from lead-free brass that …