Water Quality Testing Blog

Video demonstration of the DX1 radiation monitor in action and how its used for portable radiation detection.

March 22 is international world water day highlighting the need for clean drinking water. In the United States we take clean water for granted. Bad water and lack of sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Some suggested reading on the topic:It’s World Water Day! What’s your source of water? – USA TodayOn World Water Day, Fighting … READ MORE

Marketing Manager Mike McBride is interviewed about our DX-1 Handheld Radiation monitors and how they are being used in the Japan nuclear crisis.  The hand-held portable radiation meters were the flagship product of ITS before water quality testing meters. Small and sensitive they detect minuscule amounts of gamma, beta or X-rays including the types released by nuclear power plants such as … READ MORE

We’ve had numerous requests to download the presentation Ivars did at last weeks Orlando Pool and Spa show. His presentation titled “Understanding Pool and Spa Water Testing” is available for download in PDF format. If you are interested in viewing his other water quality presentations, please click on his bio link on our website. … READ MORE

Water Technology magazine published an article in their January 2011 issue by our President Ivars Jaunakais titled “What’s going on with Photometers?” He writes about the history and future developments of handheld photometers like our eXact Micro in the water testing industry. … READ MORE

Today a freakish snowstorm hit the South, dumping over 6 inches of snow at our South Carolina Headquarters. We’ll be closed today. Thank you for your understanding.

AQUA Magazine, one of the pool industry leading publications, interviewed our Marketing Manager Mike McBride on our recent trade show success at the IPSPE show. One of our booth staff, Mohan got plenty of attention. When you “meet Mohan” you’ll understand what the buzz was about. For more information on Mohan and his friends, visit tigerworld.us. … READ MORE

Last week Congress sent the President a new piece of legislation that reduces exposures to lead in drinking water. As reported in the Washington Post, it would set federal standards for levels of lead allowed in plumbing fixtures that carry drinking water. It limits the amount of lead that can leach from plumbing into drinking water. We’ve been educating consumers on the dangers of even traces of … READ MORE