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91. 25 Years Of Everglades Restoration Has Improved Drinking Water For Millions In Florida, But A New Risk Is Rising 4/21/2025

    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.

92. Reclaim Your Space: Benefits Of Complete Chemical Metering Systems And Skids 4/17/2025

    With a pre-fabricated skid, utilities and industrial businesses can minimize downtime, reduce costs, and eliminate the challenges associated with piecemeal assembly.

93. Rural Water Treatment Plant Reduces TTHMs And HAA5 With Ion Exchange 4/17/2025

    Both rural and urban water systems experience dissolved organic carbon (DOC) — a precursor to halogenated organic compounds like total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids (HAA5) — in source water. However, rural systems often struggle to find treatment options suited for smaller scale operations and budgets.

94. What Are The Latest Innovations In Corrosion Prevention For Water Infrastructure? 4/17/2025
    Corrosion prevention is a pressing concern for wastewater professionals in the U.S. and elsewhere. Corroded infrastructure can fail prematurely and cause other costly complications that disrupt operations and negatively impact providers' reputations. What progress has occurred in tackling the problem and giving decision-makers new solutions to consider?
95. The Importance Of A Three-Tier Architecture In Meter Data Management For Water Utilities 4/16/2025

    Discover why a three-tier architecture is essential for water utilities and how it can transform meter data management.

96. From Symptoms To Solutions: Measuring What Matters To Transform Reservoir Risk Management 4/16/2025
    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.
97. Modernizing U.S. Water Utilities: A Data-Driven Imperative 4/15/2025
    The U.S. water utility sector stands at a critical juncture, facing a confluence of challenges that demand innovative and strategic responses. Aging infrastructure, escalating operational costs, and the persistence of data silos are placing immense pressure on these essential service providers. To navigate this complex landscape and ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable water services, a fundamental shift towards proactive, data-driven approaches is not just beneficial but essential.
98. America Confronts Urgent Water Infrastructure Needs 4/15/2025
    The focus on water is extreme in almost every state in America. The most critical issues tend to be water resources, aging water treatment plants, flood control, aging dam structures, and leaking water pipelines. These types of projects are usually expensive, but the good news is that there is still federal funding available.
99. Cybersecurity Defense In The Water Industry: 3 Steps Utilities Can Take Now 4/14/2025
    Cybersecurity has been in the news in recent years. Steep ransomware demands. Stolen identities, credentials, and intellectual property. And major disruptions to operations around the world. Water and wastewater utilities need to know that they are targets. But some utilities mistakenly think these cyber threats won't impact them.
100. The Global Water Crisis: A Call For Urgent Innovation 4/11/2025
     Everyone on the planet is currently experiencing some form of water stress, putting billions at risk of experiencing heightened water scarcity in the near future. One of the key ways to address the existential threat of a water-scarce future is through seawater desalination technologies that convert saltwater — namely, oceans — into a reliable, drinkable water source.