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The Perils of PFAS in Your Water – From Industrial Usage to Drinking Water

Aug 22, 2024 / in Uncategorized
The Perils of PFAS in Your Water – From Industrial Usage to Drinking Water

Water is fundamental to life and industry alike, but not all water is created equal. A growing concern across both industrial and domestic water supplies is the presence of contaminants, particularly Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). These “forever chemicals” have emerged as one of the most pervasive threats to water quality, impacting everything from industrial…

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SEA GRASS

Aug 13, 2024 / in Uncategorized
SEA GRASS

A study in the journal Nature Sustainability, sheds light on the significant role seagrass meadows play in their ecosystems. An international team of researchers from Cornell University discovered that coastal urban seagrass ecosystems can significantly reduce human bacterial pathogens, including those with widespread antibiotic resistance, in marine bivalves — a vital food source for people around…

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DATA CENTRE WATER USAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Jul 9, 2024 / in Uncategorized
DATA CENTRE WATER USAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA

As of 2024, South Africa has a total of 61 data centers, making it the dominant player in the African data center market. These data centers are concentrated in key cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and Stellenbosch. Overall, Africa has around 87 colocation data centers spread across 15 countries. The main hubs…

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Zero Liquid Discharge

Jun 7, 2024 / in Uncategorized
Zero Liquid Discharge

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is a wastewater treatment process where no liquid waste is discharged at the end of the treatment cycle. In a ZLD system, all wastewater is purified and recycled, leaving behind only solid waste or salts that can be disposed of or reused. The ZLD process typically involves multiple stages of treatment…

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Yesterday was Earth Day

Apr 24, 2024 / in Uncategorized
Yesterday was Earth Day

Yesterday was Earth Day — and wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate with the first-ever global treaty to curb the world’s mounting plastic pollution problem? Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown into an international movement with the potential to seriously influence policy. This year’s theme is Planet vs. Plastics, and global leaders…

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FILCON FILTERS asked ChatGBT to explain the pollution of the oceans and this is the answer:

Feb 27, 2024 / in Uncategorized
FILCON FILTERS asked ChatGBT to explain the pollution of the oceans and this is the answer:

Plastic pollution in the oceans refers to the accumulation of plastic waste in marine environments, particularly in the Earth’s oceans and seas. It is a global environmental problem that poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Here’s an explanation of the key aspects related to plastic pollution in the oceans: Plastic Waste…

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How To Destroy Pathogens And Micropollutants With Ozone

Feb 13, 2024 / in Uncategorized
How To Destroy Pathogens And Micropollutants With Ozone

Utilities continually face new challenges. Where treatment facilities were once expected to simply disinfect the water, they must now avoid creating disinfection byproducts during the process. New and more stringent regulations require removal of additional micropollutants and emerging contaminants. Finding the best technology to accomplish these goals can be difficult. To Read more click on…

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NOW CLEAN WATER FROM ANY SOURCE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY OR CHEMICALS

Sep 1, 2023 / in Uncategorized
NOW CLEAN WATER FROM ANY SOURCE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY OR CHEMICALS

Filton Filters as a company is dedicated to providing clean water by distributing a variety of products which include physical processes such as filtration, sedimentation, and distillation; biological processes such as slow sand filters or biologically active carbon; chemical processes such as flocculation and chlorination; and the use of electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light….our…

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