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  1. Algal Bloom Hotspots: Where Are The Most Affected Areas In The U.S.? 7/15/2025

    In this post, we’ll explore the top algal bloom hotspots in the U.S., the reasons behind their vulnerability, and what’s being done to monitor and mitigate these growing threats. 

  2. Water — Sports & Entertainment's Achilles Heel, Or Secret Weapon Against Climate Change? 7/15/2025

    The Sports & Entertainment sector is not immune from the impacts of climate change. But it can also lead the way — across communities and society — by taking intentional, practical actions around water that can raise awareness as well as mitigate and adapt to climate change.

  3. Fluorometers In Drinking Water Monitoring: Real-Time Tools For Clean, Safe Water 7/12/2025

    In this blog post, we’ll dive into how fluorometers work, what they measure, and why they’ve become essential for maintaining clean drinking water in a world facing increasing water quality concerns. 

  4. The Future Is Flowing: Cultivating The Next Generation Of Water Professionals 7/11/2025
    The water sector faces a looming workforce crisis due to an aging demographic and increasing retirements, with about one-third of the workforce eligible to retire in the next decade. This article examines how major water utilities are proactively addressing labor challenges and analyzing strategies for cultivating the next generation of water professionals.
  5. LeakZon Hybrid Solution: Modernizing AMR Networks With AMI Intelligence 7/11/2025

    This blog post introduces how the WEAD hybrid system works and how it empowers AMR-based utilities with actionable intelligence immediately, shortening the road to full AMI.

  6. How Coastal Tourism Is Impacted By Harmful Algal Blooms 7/10/2025

    When most people picture a day at the beach, they imagine sunshine, waves, and pristine waters. But in many coastal communities, a less picturesque phenomenon has become an increasing concern—harmful algal blooms (HABs).

  7. How Industry Is Solving Its Water Supply Crisis 7/10/2025
    The business case for industrial water reuse has fundamentally shifted. Companies once evaluated these systems against environmental goals or regulatory compliance costs. Today, they're measuring them against operational risk and supply security — a calculation that increasingly favors reuse regardless of sustainability credentials.
  8. ABB Pumps Up Water Sustainability With Smart Technologies 7/9/2025

    Few resources are as vital to our health and well-being as clean water and sanitation. What we easily take for granted would not be possible without myriad sophisticated technologies – to be found from water extraction and purification plants, through pumping and delivery, to the efficient removal of wastewater and its processing.

  9. The Chemistry Of A Bloom: What Water Tests Reveal About Toxic Algae 7/8/2025

    Understanding the chemistry behind algal blooms is key to early detection, effective monitoring, and mitigating their impacts. Fortunately, water testing technologies are revealing powerful insights into what’s really happening below the surface. 

  10. A Dynamic Trio For Water Networks — Smart Metering, Hydraulic Modeling, And AI 7/8/2025
    Non-revenue water is a global problem. Around 30% of drinking water is lost on its way to the consumer, imposing a huge economic loss that increases the overall cost of water treatment. The good news: By combining smart metering, hydraulic modeling, and AI, utilities can effectively increase their operational efficiency, reduce water losses, and optimize the utilization of increasingly scarce resources.