WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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![1390145767-microplastics]( "Solving The World's Microplastics Problem: 4 Solutions Cities And States Are Trying After Global Treaty Talks Collapsed")
Solving The World's Microplastics Problem: 4 Solutions Cities And States Are Trying After Global Treaty Talks CollapsedMicroplastics seem to be everywhere — in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. Countries have tried for the past few years to write a global plastics treaty that might reduce human exposure, but the latest negotiations collapsed in August 2025. While U.S. and global solutions seem far off, policies to limit harm from microplastics are gaining traction at the state and local levels.
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![Waterfall Water Over Dam-GettyImages-157674517]( "AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride Removal")
AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride RemovalIn two bench-scale tests, a new technology effectively removed up to 99% of chlorides and 97% of total dissolved solids in a single pass. This solution offers a commercially viable alternative to traditional treatment methods.
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![0925-Clean-Flo]( "Common Misconceptions Are Keeping Lakes \"Sick\"")
Common Misconceptions Are Keeping Lakes "Sick"Long-held misconceptions about lake management fuel the intensity and recurrence of harmful algal blooms.
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![coloradomountains]( "Colorado's Subalpine Wetlands May Be Producing A Toxic Form Of Mercury — That's A Concern For Downstream Water Supplies")
Colorado's Subalpine Wetlands May Be Producing A Toxic Form Of Mercury — That's A Concern For Downstream Water SuppliesThe wetlands found across the Rocky Mountains of Colorado just below tree line are crucial for regulating the supply of clean water from the highlands to metropolitan regions downslope, including Denver. However, new research shows the wetlands also harbor a health risk.
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![grandcanyonspoke_Getty-2229310104]( "Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Megafire Shows The Growing Wildfire Threat To Water Systems")
Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Megafire Shows The Growing Wildfire Threat To Water SystemsAs wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in July 2025, the air turned toxic. A chlorine gas leak had erupted from the park’s water treatment facility as the building burned, forcing firefighters to pull back. The water treatment facility is part of a system that draws water from a fragile spring. The fire also damaged some of the area’s water pipes and equipment.
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![Legionella Bacteria-GettyImages-2209458892]( "What Are Legionella Log Books And Why Are They Important?")
What Are Legionella Log Books And Why Are They Important? Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot of resources, time, and effort are needed to achieve the required standard and provide assurance to senior management and auditors that controls are effective and those that are not are being managed and rectified appropriately. -
![ABB’s-SRV500-verification-tool]( "How ABB's Flow And Digital Technologies Help Bawat With Smarter Ballast Water Compliance")
How ABB's Flow And Digital Technologies Help Bawat With Smarter Ballast Water ComplianceThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets strict global standards for ballast water management to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms. For companies like Bawat, a Danish innovator in ballast water management, being able to verify ballast water flow measurements quickly, accurately, and from anywhere in the world is essential.
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![0725-Arvia]( "PFAS Policy In 2025: Why It's Time To Go Beyond Remediation")
PFAS Policy In 2025: Why It's Time To Go Beyond Remediation The most common techniques for disposing of PFAS may no longer be good enough. -
![GettyImages-839717010]( "The Uneven Fight Against PFAS In Rural vs. Urban Water Systems")
The Uneven Fight Against PFAS In Rural vs. Urban Water Systems Drinking water systems across America face a mounting PFAS threat with starkly different capacities to respond. Large urban utilities typically have ample resources to detect and remove these persistent chemicals from water supplies, while small rural systems operate with tight budgets, skeleton crews, and minimal technical support. -
![0525-SLEnvironmentalGrp]( "CERCLA And PFAS: What's The Liability For Water And Wastewater Utilities?")
CERCLA And PFAS: What's The Liability For Water And Wastewater Utilities? Federal rules aim to target those liable but may miss the mark. Utilities can redirect the effort — and costs — to those truly responsible for PFAS contamination.
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS
The new Ascentis® Express PFAS HPLC column, with its Fused-Core technology and a particle size of 2.7 μm, delivers fast and high-resolution separations with excellent selectivity, peak shape, and necessary retention to perform in EPA methods 537.1, 533 and 8327.
With the high cost of infrastructure replacement and demands for more stringent environmental standards, newterra modular treatment systems are driving the adoption of decentralized solutions.
VIEWS ON THE LATEST REGS
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![1124-Microbac_Technologies]( "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.
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![Rusty-pipe-GettyImages-186881378]( "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). -
![GettyImages-1250844105-water-line-service]( "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.
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![Human Hand sign for small-GettyImages-168259334]( "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.
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![Hazard signs-GettyImages-1467383857]( "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.
MORE WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES
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![GettyImages-1381638868 plastic polymer]( "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.
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![Wastewater Treatment Plant 1]( "Ensuring Chemical Compatibility In Water Treatment Equipment")
This article will explain when and why chemical compatibility matters in water treatment applications, factors that can influence compatibility, and how to determine compatibility in certain cases.
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![GettyImages-1349199123 water treatment]( "Preparing Water Infrastructure For The Future")
The current state of the water infrastructure in the U.S. is in need of critical attention. Aging and underfunded systems, increasing demand, and the impacts of climate change are putting immense pressure on the nation’s ability to deliver this essential resource.
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![Antibodies And Cancer Cell GettyImages-1410479280]( "Accelerating The Development And Production Of High-Quality bsAbs")
Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) are revolutionizing medicine by targeting two disease mechanisms simultaneously. Learn about an innovative platform offering excellent pairing and enhanced productivity.
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![angela-rodriguez]( "Charting The Course: Q&A With Calgon Carbon's Technical Director, Dr. Angela Rodriguez")
Calgon Carbon’s Dr. Angela Rodriguez shares insights on PFAS treatment, regulatory readiness, sustainability, and how innovative carbon technologies help utilities balance compliance, cost control, and environmental goals.
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![wet-well-mounted-pump-station-450x300]( "From Depths To New Heights: Revolutionizing Wastewater Pumping With Above-Ground Technology")
Read this article for an overview of key advantages, as well as examples of how communities have achieved cost savings by moving towards above-ground systems.
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![GettyImages-1302640919 monoclonal antibodies]( "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.
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![cfluor]( "The Future Of Water Quality Monitoring")
Real-time sensing is replacing traditional sampling to deliver essential water quality insights. Overcoming challenges like sensor biofouling and data management is the critical next step in ensuring future water resource protection.
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![GettyImages-1347856166 tube, research, lab]( "Overcoming Scale-Up Challenges In iPSC Production: A Joint Investigation")
Discover how new processing methods tackle challenges in large-scale stem cell production and how automated, low-shear processing maintains cell health and pluripotency across production scales.
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![GettyImages-155278867 condensation]( "Mastering Condensate Management")
This series explores crucial questions surrounding condensate management. In the first part, we examine where condensate comes from and what it contains.
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![hydrants-communication-hubs]( "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.
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![GettyImages-1389546565-lab-bioreactor]( "Best Practices For Chromatography Column Packing")
Proper packing for resin is crucial to prevent issues like cracking or channeling which can lead to process disruptions and product loss.
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![GettyImages-1426571837-vial-laboratory-pipette-equipment]( "Selecting A Platform Filter For High Concentration mAbs")
Read more about how Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies evaluated a prime filter with challenging simulant solutions and how the experimental data confirmed superior performance, which demonstrated twice the throughput.
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![0324-De Nora]( "AOPs And Industry: Guidelines For Effective Contaminant Removal")
Using ozone and UV advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can help industrial facilities achieve compliance, but what's the right process for your application?
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![GettyImages-1397784578]( "Are We Setting Ourselves Up For Failure With PFAS?")
Utilities need to revisit mistakes of the past and ask tough questions about what it truly means to treat and remove PFAS.
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![Long-island-CS]( "AOP Removal In Aquifer Remediation")
In this case study, read about a successful pilot test in Long Island, New York, removing 1,4 dioxane from water. The technology used offers improved efficiency, reduced maintenance, and ongoing monitoring for reliable water treatment.
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![Scientist clean room cell culture-GettyImages-542712102]( "Development Of An Effective LC-MS/MS Cleaning Validation Method")
Gain insight into a robust LC-MS/MS method for quantifying therapeutic peptides that supports contamination control and cleaning validation to ensure product safety and integrity.
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![crisis-response]( "How Remote Water Quality Monitoring Improves Crisis Response")
Remote water quality monitoring, a key component to effective crisis response, can mitigate the risk of contaminated source water or distributed water reaching consumers.
