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Jar Testing – A Case Study
Recently, FCT Water engineers performed a jar test for a cheese manufacturing facility to determine the effectiveness of the company’s current wastewater treatment program, and attempt to provide a more optimal program. Jar testing proved to be a valuable method of gathering useful data used to improve the client’s water significantly. What is Jar Testing? […]
Options for Simplifying Boiler Water Treatment
Boiler water treatment is an important part of boiler maintenance, and proper treatment can save time and money in the long run. Water can become a breeding ground for many different issues that could impact the performance of a boiler, or lead to a shortened working lifespan. Depending on the water makeup, application, and other […]
Biofilm: What is it and How Does it Affect Water Applications?
What is Biofilm? Water can be a breeding ground for microscopic organisms, which can multiply and spread throughout water and cause problems within a system. This is called biological growth and is a common issue within water applications. One of the most common types of biological growth is biofilm. Biofilm is a series of microbial […]
FCT Water Mission and Vision
Minimalistic and Sustainable Water Treatment At FCT Water Treatment, we have one goal: to help our customers solve their water-related problems. And we achieve this goal in as simple and sustainable a way as possible. When we talk about our ‘minimalistic’ approach, what we mean is that we come up with the optimal solution to […]
The Importance of Boiler Water Pre-Treatment
Any business that utilizes boilers should be aware of the importance of boiler water pre-treatment. Feedwater that enters a boiler can carry within it any number of impurities, contaminants, or other unwanted material that can harm the boiler and lead to downtime or premature repairs or replacements. A layer of scale as thin as an […]
Membrane Filtration: Reverse Osmosis
The final type of specialized filtration that this blog series will explore is reverse osmosis. Reverse osmosis, or RO for short, is a popular choice across many industries for its ability to produce consistent high purity water that is well-suited for many industrial processes. As with any form of filtration, reverse osmosis has pros and […]
Membrane Filtration: Nanofiltration
In one of our previous blogs, we discussed microfiltration, a type of specialized filtration which uses a membrane with relatively large pores to separate certain materials from water. While microfiltration is useful as a pre-treatment filtration, it is limited by its larger pore size. This post will discuss ultrafiltration, a similar type of specialized filtration […]
Membrane Filtration: Ultrafiltration
In one of our previous blogs, we discussed microfiltration, a type of specialized filtration which uses a membrane with relatively large pores to separate certain materials from water. While microfiltration is useful as a pre-treatment filtration, it is limited by its larger pore size. This post will discuss ultrafiltration, a similar type of specialized filtration […]
Membrane Filtration: Microfiltration
One type of membrane filtration used in water treatment utilizes a semi-permeable membrane to separate unwanted materials from the water. The membranes have pores of different sizes which allow water to pass through but prevent certain other materials from passing through with it, thus separating those materials out of the water. There are several different […]
FCT Water Treatment Core Values
A company’s core values define its purpose, goals, and work ethic. At FCT Water, we strive to uphold our core values in everything we do in order to set us apart from the crowd and provide a truly exceptional experience for our customers. By embodying the values below, we believe that we can raise the […]
FCT Water Expands DI Water Capabilities
Our Deionized (DI) Water operations have expanded in our main facility in Greeley, Colorado! In-fact, due to the popularity of our DI services, we have decided to nearly double our resin regeneration capacity. Service deionization has long been one of our more popular services, and after hearing what our customers have had to say, we […]
Celebrating Earth Day
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is a day to celebrate nature while discussing the ways in which we can protect and improve our planet for future generations. In addition to practical and educational events (such as community clean-ups and Earth day Live), Earth day is also meant to serve as a reminder to everyone […]
Water Treatment Safety 101
Five Hazards to Look Out For Any type of industrial water treatment will have its share of hazards and safety risks. Water treatment can be complicated and involve a lot of moving parts and dangerous substances and working environments. That said, safety should always be a priority for any business, and in the spirit of […]
World Water Day 2021
Celebrating Water and the Future World Water Day, which occurs every year on March 22nd, is a day to celebrate water and all the benefits it brings to us. Water is a necessary and important resource for many reasons. From drinking to bathing, cleaning, and sanitization, to industrial processes and more, water is everywhere and […]
How Water Will Help Unlock the Secrets of Mars
The Past and Future of Mars Last month, on February 18th, NASA Mars Rover, Perseverance, touched down on the surface of the red planet after more than 7 months in transit. While the commute may have been terrible (even without traffic!) the payoff will be worth it. Perseverance, like Curiosity before it, will scour the […]
FCT Water Featured on Quarantech Tuesday
FCT Water Featured on Quarantech Tuesday FCT Water Certified Water Technologist, Conor Parrish, was recently featured on a webinar series called Quarantech Tuesday, hosted by FCT Solder and BlueRing Stencils. Simplify your DI treatment system. Learn what to look out for, how this applies to the electronics assembly process, and the importance of quality […]
Water Treatment Considerations for 2021
Water Treatment Considerations for 2021 The new year is always about starting things out on the right foot and the same goes for water treatment. 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic created a unique set of problems that impacted most businesses in never-before-seen ways. Many facilities were shut down for extended periods of time or saw […]
Coast to Coast Water Treatment
FCT Water Treatment, Inc is excited to announce they are now serving Florida. Based out of Melbourne Florida, the team is excited to expand their efforts to the southeast, focusing primarily on service deionization in this area. The company mission is to become a leading example for the water treatment industry across the country. Conor […]
New PFAS Policies in Colorado
What is PFAS? PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is a group of chemicals that are used in a variety of applications across different industries and in a number of industrial and household products. PFAS are useful for their ability to resist heat, oils, stains, water and more and can be found in […]
Preventing Legionella Spread During Covid-19
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses and facilities are shutting down or reducing occupancy, which may lead to a higher risk of the spread of Legionella and other biofilm bacteria within water systems. In buildings with complex plumbing systems, stagnant water can be a problem that, if not properly handled, can pose a number of health […]
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update – March 18th, 2020 At FCT Water, the safety and well-being of our employees and our customers is always our priority, and we recognize the important role we play in providing our customers with supplies and services during this critical time. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and taking steps to help […]
Understanding Legionella Management and ASHRAE 188
What Is ASHRAE 188? ASHRAE 188 is a standard created in 2015 (and updated in 2018) which outlines the importance of a water management plan for preventing the growth and spread of Legionella, a bacteria that can lead to the potentially life-threatening Legionnaires Disease. The standard suggests that certain facilities like healthcare facilities or […]
Treating Cooling Tower Water: A Quick-Start Guide
Treating Cooling Tower Water While cooling towers come in all shapes and sizes, they all have one thing in common: they’re all susceptible to the same risks associated with untreated water which include: scaling, corrosion, biological growth, and fouling. These major issues can reduce the efficiency, and even the functional lifespan, of a cooling tower. […]
Why Try Purified Tannins?
Why Switch to Purified Tannin? If you’re in a business that uses steam boilers, you might have heard about tannins for treating water. But have you heard about purified tannins, the newer, more effective version? The names might be confusing, but the results aren’t. Purified tannins treat boiler water to ensure maximum efficiency within the […]