Source Water Contamination Resources
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Mussel Fouling Prevention At Parker Dam
2/14/2024
Atlantium's HOD UV system was chosen by the US Bureau of Reclamation to prevent mussel fouling in dams. The system adjusts UV dose rate based on water quality and has been installed in multiple locations.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Control At Hoover Dam
2/14/2024
In this case study, learn why Hoover Dam installed Atlantium's HOD UV treatment system to protect its cooling water systems from Quagga mussels.
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Agriculture And Pharma Key To Solving Micropollutants
1/31/2024
As the phrase "forever chemicals" enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled.
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A Comparative Analysis Of UCMR 3 And UCMR 5 Of The Top U.S. Water Systems And Their Capital Improvement Projects For PFAS Remediation
1/22/2024
This article compares the PFAS contaminants present in the third and fifth cycles of the U.S. EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) for some top water systems in the U.S., based on the population served, to examine the changes in their occurrence and levels over time. We will also discuss the projects by the water systems in their capital improvement plans for PFAS remediation in its water sources and to prevent further contamination.
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Destroying PFAS In Wastewater To Help Safeguard Waterways
1/10/2024
Technologies for the destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hold promise, but also face challenges.
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Complying With The EPA's First Limits On Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' For Public Drinking Water
1/3/2024
Monitoring and reporting software helps utilities meet compliance requirements.
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Aqueous VetsĀ® Quick Response Keeps Critical Stoneridge Well In Service In Northern California
12/21/2023
Zone 7 Water Agency is a water wholesaler in Northern California that serves more than a quarter million residents. Blending water from both surface and groundwater sources has enabled Zone 7 to address many emerging contaminant concerns over the past several years.
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UK Legionella Risk In RAAC-Affected Buildings
11/29/2023
One of the UK’s biggest news stories of 2023 centered on RAAC, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Used widely from the mid-1950s through to the early 1990s, the predicted lifespan of this type of concrete was 30 years, which is why the issue hit the headlines — and why water systems could be at risk.
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How PFAS Are Getting Into Miami's Biscayne Bay
11/14/2023
PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leach out of failing septic systems and landfills and wash off airport runways and farm fields, they can end up in streams that ultimately discharge into ocean ecosystems where fish, dolphins, manatees, sharks, and other marine species live.
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What Is Seawater Intrusion? A Hydrogeologist Explains The Shifting Balance Between Fresh And Salt Water At TheĀ Coast
10/13/2023
Fresh water is essential for drinking, irrigation, and healthy ecosystems. When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives, and livelihoods.