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25 Years Of Everglades Restoration Has Improved Drinking Water For Millions In Florida, But A New Risk Is Rising
As the Everglades has shrunk over the past century, South Florida’s water supply and water quality have become increasingly threatened, including by harmful algal blooms fueled by agriculture runoff. Now, the water supply faces another rising challenge: saltwater intrusion.
From Symptoms To Solutions: Measuring What Matters To Transform Reservoir Risk Management A new methodology for measuring "what truly matters" empowers reservoir managers to make informed, proactive decisions that break the cycle of lake degradation and secure long-term water quality and ecosystem health.
A Paradigm Shift In Reservoir Management
Reservoir managers are utilizing a risk management framework along with innovative metrics to address the root causes of lake degradation, including eutrophication, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms.
What's That Microplastic? Advances In Machine Learning Are Making Identifying Plastics In The Environment More Reliable Microplastics — the tiny particles of plastic shed when litter breaks down — are everywhere, from the deep sea to Mount Everest, and many researchers worry that they could harm human health. Now, a team of scientists has developed a tool to make identification of microplastics using their unique chemical fingerprint more reliable.
PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion The U.S. PFAS analytical instrumentation market is poised for strong expansion, with a projected CAGR exceeding 20% over the next seven years, according to a new report. Key drivers in the market include rising concerns over increasing risks associated with PFAS exposure, the U.S. EPA's federal rule on drinking water, and investments to boost testing and treating PFAS in water.
New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals.
Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031) The U.S. PFAS water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to grow at over 11% from 2024 to 2031, primarily driven by stringent regulatory requirements and enhanced public awareness of PFAS contamination risks. The market was estimated at over $90 million in 2024.
PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: Study
Prenatal exposure to PFAS may impact the immune system and increase the risk of certain childhood infections, a new study shows. It is the largest study of the potential health impacts of PFAS, as well as the first to focus on the link between the chemicals and commonly diagnosed infections in children.
Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange
This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.
Identifying Contaminants Of Concern
In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.

DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS

Aqua ElectrOzone Ozone Generation System

Ozone treatment for water and wastewater has been utilized successfully for several decades and continues to be a viable disinfection solution for both municipal and industrial plants, worldwide.

ReFleX™ Efficiency

For both disinfection and TOC-reduction applications, NeoTech Aqua Solutions’ patented ReFleX™ UV chamber technology represents the state-of-the-art in high-efficiency UV systems by reflecting over 99% of the UV we generate back into the water.

Pentair X-Flow

The Pentair X-Flow UF membrane system provides a simple solution producing water that meets the highest standards for turbidity and micro biology

ReFlex™ Reverse Osmosis

Desalitech's ReFlex Reverse Osmosis systems represent a new era of water treatment efficiency. With patented CCD technology, ReFlex systems guarantee maximum water savings and waste water reduction. Desalitech systems are making the best use of water resources, offering a recovery rate of up to 98 percent plus unmatched reliability and flexibility. ReFlex Reverse Osmosis typically reduces disposal costs by 50 percent to 75 percent and energy consumption by up to 35 percent.

Zero Liquid Discharge

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technologies by Aquatech help you achieve environmental compliance, reduce your carbon footprint, create positive public perception, and recover high purity water for reuse.

Arkal Super Galaxy Self-Cleaning Disc Filter

The Arkal Super Galaxy is a high-flow rate, self-cleaning, automatic disc filter. It is practical for water and wastewater treatment plants, central water systems for irrigation, large cooling tower power plants, ballast water, and saltwater, as it handles desalination. In addition, it controls algae and reduces hydraulic filtration degrees to less than 20 microns. Its vertical and horizontal installation options accommodate all space issues.

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PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More

Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations

A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
Clearing LCRI Hurdles

Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Making Sense Of GRR For LCRR: How Galvanized Service Lines Factor Into Inventory Requirements

Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.
A Tiny Bit Of PFAS

In the most recent edition of Water Innovations, there is not a single article focused on PFAS. That wouldn't be exceptional if not for the fact that discussion around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has so thoroughly dominated the water space lately. And yet, I penned this as an intro to the edition — just "a tiny bit of PFAS" content — because a small portion of PFAS is of the utmost importance in terms of treatment, policy, and cost.
How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem

As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.

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Leaks Go Acoustic: How Rogers Water Reduced Waste And Built Resiliency

Read how Rogers Water Utility (RWU) took action to mitigate constant leaks in their distribution system, which made it challenging to maintain volume in the eastern district’s water tower.
The Impact Of PFAS Regulations On Drug Delivery Devices

By adopting a strategic approach and embracing necessary measures, the medical device industry can transform regulatory challenges surrounding PFAS into opportunities for innovation and growth.
The Benefits Of Coatings For Bioproduction: Stem Cells And Coatings

Coatings for cell culture surfaces are an important factor in maintaining the health and pluripotent properties of stem cells.
Stressing Cells: The Role Of Cryoprotectants In ATMP Cryopreservation

Explore the challenges of adding cryoprotectants, how they can help reduce the effects of harmful conditions like ice crystals, and the need for future stability studies and substitutes for toxic CPAs.
How EDC Software Minimizes Bias In Clinical Trials

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems play a crucial role in mitigating bias through automated validation rules, structured workflows, and real-time monitoring.
Using Ozonation And Biologically Active Filtration To Remove Micropollutants

Ozonation and biologically active filtration (O3-BAF) is being increasingly used to address the issue of organic micropollutants (OMPs) in wastewater treatment and potable reuse.
Guide To Product Inspection Systems In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Explore the critical role of inspection systems, specifically metal detectors, X-ray systems, and checkweighers, in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Combining Patient Centricity And Commercial Viability In Pediatric Product Development

Medication acceptance and adherence are critical concerns in pediatric populations due to these patients’ rapid anatomical and physiological development.
The Evolution And Impact Of PFAS Regulations

In this article, Transcend will break down the evolution and impact of PFAS regulations over the years while suggesting innovative technology to assist the affected industries.
Quantitative Determination Of Amorphous And Crystalline Drug In Polymer Microspheres

Biodegradable polymer microspheres control drug release through crystalline and amorphous properties, analyzed using DSC, MDSC, and TGA to determine composition and stability for precise delivery.
Non-Traditional ROI: There's More Value In Technology Solutions Than Your Money

In this article, take a look at a few non-traditional ROI considerations when thinking about a new technology purchase.
Are You Ready For The New Water Reuse Regulations?

Understand how California’s new Title 22 regulations define the multi-barrier approach to potable reuse, and what that means for water treatment plants throughout the U.S.
Rapid Thermal Stability Screening And Selection Of Monoclonal Antibody Drug Products

Learn more about a differential scanning calorimeter that offers thermal stability screening of buffer formulations and protein sequence modifications.
X-Band Radar: Driving Defense Applications With Beamforming, GaN And GaAs Technology

X-band radar advancements, powered by BFICs, GaN, and GaAs, are enhancing drone detection, surveillance, and defense applications. Qorvo’s innovations provide high-performance, cost-effective solutions for modern security challenges.

How To Pull A Representative Activated Carbon Sample (And Why It Matters)

Analyzing a GAC sample reveals if the media should be reactivated or disposed of. Therefore, it is critical that operators follow this definitive guide for pulling a representative sample.
Leveraging Innovative Analytics To Ensure The Thermal Stability Of mAb Drug Products

Uncover how innovative Rapid Screening-Differential Scanning Calorimeter technology is enabling robust analysis and regulatory compliance by ensuring the thermal stability of antibody drug products.
Protecting Communities With Calgon Carbon's AquaKnight™ Technology

Calgon Carbon’s AquaKnight GC systems are designed from the top down to improve flow, adsorption, and media life.
Identify And Quantify AAV Fill States Using Analytical Centrifugation

Purified AAVs are prepared as a variety capsid species. To ensure gene therapy safety and efficacy, it is crucial to characterize and quantify those species.

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