WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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![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. -
![Everglades_Getty-1621913121]( "25 Years Of Everglades Restoration Has Improved Drinking Water For Millions In Florida, But A New Risk Is Rising")
25 Years Of Everglades Restoration Has Improved Drinking Water For Millions In Florida, But A New Risk Is RisingAs 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.
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![algaehand_Getty-1162458845]( "From Symptoms To Solutions: Measuring What Matters To Transform Reservoir Risk Management")
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. -
![Blue-Green Algaue-GettyImages-1397512761]( "A Paradigm Shift In Reservoir Management")
A Paradigm Shift In Reservoir ManagementReservoir 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.
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![1390145767-microplastics]( "What's That Microplastic? Advances In Machine Learning Are Making Identifying Plastics In The Environment More Reliable")
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. -
![0325-VerifyMarkets]( "PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion")
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. -
![0325-Clean-Flo]( "New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks")
New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals. -
![Abstract light arrow-GettyImages-1191565836]( "Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031)")
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. -
![Staying Hydrated-GettyImages-1290513416]( "PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: Study")
PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: StudyPrenatal 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.
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS
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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-1631237931-capsule-particles-mesoporous-silica]( "Improving API Solubility With Mesoporous Silica")
Poor solubility of active pharmaceutical ingredients can hinder drug effectiveness. Learn how innovative formulation strategies enhance solubility and bioavailability to improve therapeutic outcomes for challenging drug candidates.
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![GettyImages-2151831236]( "Hydrogen Peroxide: The Powerhouse Oxidizer")
Read about hydrogen peroxide, a powerful yet versatile oxidant that is both safe and effective in wastewater treatment.
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![Port Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant]( "The Savings Are Blowin' In At Port Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant")
The municipal wastewater treatment plant in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan, so it’s essential that their plant performs as designed.
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![0324-AqueoUS Vets]( "Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems")
With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.
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![Wooden blocks PFAS-GettyImages-2145498657]( "Q&A: Navigating PFAS In Medical Devices")
Explore how PFAS in medical devices pose environmental and health concerns, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
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![GettyImages-1339300422 CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy]( "How To Successfully Isolate Your T Cells")
Explore the results of a study focusing on the early stages of the CAR T cell workflow, specifically the initial washing of leukapheresis followed by the isolation of T cells.
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![Dec Group assessment]( "The Importance Of A Multifaceted Approach To Containment")
Risk assessment is integral to manufacturing processes, particularly in drug production, and having effective containment strategies can help identify potential hazards and ensure worker safety.
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![water wastewater treatment, ecology, recycling-GettyImages-2073930539]( "How To Prepare For High Flow Rates In MBR Wastewater Systems")
Whether it’s a major storm or fast-paced snowmelt or a sudden industrial discharge in your service area, a methodical understanding of influent flow rate is key to staying ahead of influent.
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![GettyImages-1481041122]( "PFAS Treatment: Tackling \"Forever Chemicals\" In Our Environment")
This guide delves into the history, widespread applications, and evolving strategies to understand and mitigate the impacts of PFAS on health and ecosystems.
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![GettyImages-521051651]( "LCRI: A Shift To Mandatory Service Line Replacement Within 10 Years")
Mandatory LSL replacement is a fundamental shift from the LCR in its approach to service line replacement, moving from a trigger-based approach to a mandatory, system-wide replacement mandate.
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![Scientist using Mass Spectrometry-GettyImages-1494345445]( "Mass Spectrometry For Drug-Protein Interaction")
Discover how mass spectrometry can transform your drug discovery efforts by delivering precise, reliable quantification of drug-protein interactions for optimized assay development and dosing strategies.
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![SUS image 1]( "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.
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![GettyImages-1081869356 data]( "Achieving Best Outcomes With TMF Document Processing")
TMF document processing requires a delicate balancing act. Sponsors strive for accuracy and completeness, but timeliness is crucial. How can teams achieve all three? Here are some practical strategies.
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![GettyImages-1417392567]( "How Ozone Treatment Tackles Pharmaceutical Residues In Wastewater")
In this blog, we explore how ozone technology helps reduce pharmaceutical residues in wastewater, ensuring safer water for both the environment and communities.
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![GettyImages-1443323134]( "How Digital Twins Help Water Utilities Optimize Network Performance")
Rising city populations, high consumption of resources, ageing infrastructure, climate change, complex Water Distribution Systems — these are but a few issues forcing those in city management to rethink their sustainability and efficiency efforts. Underlying each is the question of clean water management, and how water utilities can be empowered to make informed decisions in the face of the issues combined.
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![GettyImages-944060504 coworkers computer]( "Navigating Design Complexities With Qorvo's Innovative Software Tools")
Unlock the power of Qorvo's Design Hub, providing engineers with cutting-edge RF and analog design tools previously exclusive to Qorvo teams. Streamline your projects with precision and efficiency.
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![GettyImages-2137836204]( "Disinfection For Municipal Water Supply, Montana, US")
The Big Sky district in Montana, spanning 228 square miles and serving approximately 2,600 customers, has been grappling with the challenge of increasing summer water demand for irrigation.
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![GettyImages-1081869198 data]( "A Year Of Reflection And Preparation")
The Trial Master File (TMF) landscape in 2025 will require companies to stay attuned to the evolving ICH E6(R3) guidelines and the full implementation of the CTIS.
