Major issues at a large acute healthcare NHS Trust. A Trust had been using ClO2 for several years as part of its Legionella Management Strategy, however microbial sampling revealed inconsistent performance of ClO2 generation systems, a lack of residual ClO2 and high levels of disinfection by products (DBP) in the water. The incumbent suppliers were…
A Trust were struggling with persistent growth of Pseudomonas and other bacteria in sites with variable, often low, water consumption. The size and number of sites affected, and their relatively low water usage, didn’t justify large scale capital investment. Manual chemical dosing would have been inaccurate, expensive, potentially unsafe to handle and difficult to control.…
A major smoked salmon producer is countering the threat of Listeria contamination by washing their fish with water treated by a Scotmas Bravo WA Chlorine Dioxide generator. Listeria is widely present in the environment, however not all listeria bacterium cause illness. Of the 20 different species identified, only Listeria monocytogenes is a significant cause of…
Revolutionary hydro-powered Chlorine Dioxide generator helps to bring clean water to Botswana. Scotmas were able to develop an ultra-low power dosing pump technology, capable of being remotely monitored by GSM data connections widely available throughout Africa. The Challenge The Botswana Water Authority approached Scotmas, seeking innovative proposals to deliver effective drinking water treatment to 40…
A major European brewer was facing the challenge of unreliable water treatment equipment affecting the quality of their end product. In addition, they also needed better service and support from their current equipment provider, making it difficult for them to maintain consistent operations. As a result, they turned to Scotmas, a trusted provider of high-quality…
Water quality is a vital aspect of public health and safety, and ensuring safe drinking water is a top priority for water utility companies. A UK-based water utility company recently installed a Bravo MX Chlorine Dioxide Generator to investigate the impact of Chlorine Dioxide on water quality and assess its effectiveness in reducing Trihalomethane (THM)…
In the complex world of industrial cooling systems, where every second counts and precision is paramount, the threat of microbial contamination is ever-present. Bacteria, algae, and biofilm can wreak havoc, clogging pipes, corroding equipment, and diminishing efficiency. The battle against these unseen adversaries has traditionally been fought with conventional techniques, but they come at a…