Contaminant Removal News

  1. Catalyzing The Community: Chemists, Navajo Leaders Educate On Clean Water 8/26/2026

    By pairing water quality research with community engagement, scientists and tribal leaders help residents identify safe drinking water sources.

  2. Veralto Signs Agreement To Acquire Cleanwater1 8/19/2026

    Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) (the "Company"), a global leader in essential water and product quality solutions dedicated to Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cleanwater1 for $465 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. After considering estimated tax benefits, the net purchase price is approximately $452 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

  3. Machine Learning Turns Routine Water Quality Data Into Early Warnings For Pathogen Health Risks 8/10/2026

    Safe drinking water depends not only on treatment, but also on knowing when harmful microorganisms may be present in source waters. Researchers have now developed a data-driven framework that uses routinely measured water quality indicators to predict pathogen concentrations and estimate their potential health risks.

  4. How An FIU Researcher Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into A Solution For Cleaner Water 8/6/2026

    Rice is the most-eaten food on the planet, and its discarded outer husk results in some 300 billion pounds of waste per year. FIU chemistry researcher Islam Ibrahim Hussein says the inedible castoffs could be the key to cleaner water.

  5. Long-Term Study Finds Widespread Lithium In Drinking Water Across Communities In The Western U.S. 7/24/2026

    Lithium in drinking water is a widespread and persistent source of human exposure across Tribal communities in the Western United States, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. 

  6. New Methods For Removing Harmful Nitrates From Drinking Water Identified 7/23/2026

    Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates into groundwater. Many rural households rely on private water wells, which may not be routinely tested, leading some to consume contaminated water without realizing it.

  7. NanoPureUSA Highlights Its Patent-Pending Hydraulic Control For One-Operator PFAS/PFOS Treatment In Underserved Communities 7/22/2026

    The NanoPure Solitary Service Multi-Media System (SSMSTM) is built around NanoPure's Proprietary and Patent-Pending Hydraulic Control — a design that lets a single technician service a PFOS/PFAS treatment system that would otherwise require a multi-person crew, at a cost municipal, industrial, and hospitality operators can actually afford.

  8. Catalyst Discovery Could Aid Drinking Water Treatment 7/22/2026

    UCR researchers develop catalyst to destroy perchlorate pollutant linked to thyroid disorders.

  9. A Simple Idea To Bring Clean Drinking Water To U.S. Homes At A Lower Cost 7/21/2026

    Stanford engineer Khalid Osman and collaborators are building modeling tools to help water system managers find the most cost-effective option for improving their community’s drinking water.

  10. IUVA Announces Program For 2026 Americas Conference In Halifax 7/20/2026

    Leading ultraviolet technology experts will examine the breakthroughs, barriers and real-world decisions shaping the future of water treatment, healthier indoor environments and advanced oxidation.