Drinking Water Features

91. Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives 9/6/2024
    How a potential contaminant itself can be utilized in treatment to remove other contaminants.
92. A Game-Changing Approach To Salinity And Total Organic Carbon Treatment 9/6/2024
    With applications for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse, XBAT — ion exchange-based advanced treatment — could have revolutionary, far-reaching impacts for utilities.
93. New Approaches To "Old" Water Issues 9/6/2024

    A look at the latest thinking on some longstanding but still very relevant concerns — replacing water pipelines and workers.

94. How To Evaluate The Metrological Quality Of A Water Meter 9/6/2024
    By calculating a meter's accuracy, water providers can save money over the life of the product — and purchase the right product in the first place.
95. Our Message To Martians: Use Only What You Need! 8/27/2024

    As scientists build proof of water on Mars, we hope our intergalactic neighbors use it wisely.

96. Urban Wildfires Disrupt Streams And Their Tiny Inhabitants — Losing These Insects Is A Warning Of Bigger Water Problems 8/26/2024
    When you think of urban wildfires, you might picture charred trees and houses. But beneath the surface of nearby streams, fires can also cause a silent upheaval — one that affects populations of creatures that are important indicators of the water's health.
97. Innovative Solutions For Water Conservation In Modern Homes 8/21/2024
    Water scarcity affects regions around the globe, prompting a need for innovative conservation methods in residential settings. To this end, modern homes increasingly integrate smart technologies and thoughtfully water-efficient designs to reduce consumption without sacrificing comfort or functionality.
98. Understanding Urban Resilience And The Role Of Smart Water Networks 8/20/2024

    As cities grow and face environmental challenges, the concept of urban resilience becomes increasingly important. A recent study discusses the theoretical framework needed to build a smart water network that can enhance the resiliency of urban environments. It also reveals the critical technologies, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), that are key to pulling it all together.

99. Control Valve Selection: Criteria And Key Considerations For Utilizing Online Sizing And Selection Tools 8/15/2024
    Choosing the right process control valve is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and reliability and avoiding expensive downtime. The advent of online sizing and selection tools has transformed the process of selecting valves, providing a more efficient and accurate way to determine the best valve for each specific application.
100. Rapid Small-Scale Column Tests For PFAS Treatment Evaluation 8/8/2024

     While pilot columns provide the most accurate estimations for predicting full-scale PFAS treatment performance by GAC or IX resin, they can be costly and time-consuming. Rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCTs) offer significant advantages over pilot columns, including less time, lower costs, less media, smaller sample volume, and faster data turnaround.