| Editorial From The Latest Water Innovations: |
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| Cybersecurity For The Win |
| By Kevin Westerling |
| Water and wastewater system operators are known to be a careful lot. Tightly regulated by the U.S. EPA and state agencies — and committed to public health — they cannot afford mistakes. This often results in “tried-and-true” methodologies winning out over innovative solutions, but the incredible upside offered by digital technologies has encouraged a wave of cyber adoption. Almost cruelly, it comes with cyber threats. |
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| New Research Could Extend Membrane Life And Lower Desalination Costs |
| By Christian Bonawandt |
| Developments in membrane anti-scaling bring desalination closer to viability. |
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| How Water Reuse Projects Are Addressing Water Scarcity In The West — And Beyond |
| By Tama Snow and Ryan Murdock |
| As water scarcity becomes a stark reality around the globe, more municipalities, water utilities, and industrial enterprises are exploring water reuse projects and adopting regulations to support them. Fundamentally, water reuse can help drought-proof regions and diversify water supply portfolios with recycled water. |
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| PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion |
| By Shilpa Tiku |
| Valued at approximately $190 million in 2024, the U.S. per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analytical instrumentation market is expected to surpass $800 million by 2031. |
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| Machine Learning And The Future Of Water Quality Monitoring |
| By Andrew Salveson, PE, Kate Newhart, PhD, and Kyle Thompson, PhD, PE |
| Aided by “soft sensors,” machine learning is revolutionizing monitoring and powering real-time predictions. |
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| New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks |
| By Dave Shackleton |
| How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals. |
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| Water-As-A-Fuel: A Solution For Clean Energy? |
| By Bhushan Dhumal |
| The idea of utilizing water as a fuel source has been speculated by scientists, innovators, and researchers from all over the globe, envisioning a world where renewable, green energy can power the planet. However, as the world is evolving from the traditional fossil fuels and looking for cleaner energy sources, water can be a key contributor to ever-increasing energy demands while helping countries achieve climate goals. |
