Drinking Water Features
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Testing The (Storm)Waters
3/7/2024
Heavy rains in California prove the worthiness of the "sponge city" concept.
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How Much Energy Can Hydro Turbines In Water Pipes Generate?
3/7/2024
As interest grows, real-world examples of energy generated within water pipes is confirming the viability of this innovative practice.
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Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems
3/7/2024
With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.
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ABB Completes Acquisition Of Smart Water Technology Company Real Tech
3/6/2024
Following the completion of the acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech by ABB, hear from Jean-René Roy, Global Business Line Manager, ABB Measurement & Analytics, and Jodi Glover, CEO and co-founder of Real Tech.
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River Pollution Is Causing Harmful Outbreaks Of Sewage Fungus In The UK
3/4/2024
The pollution of the UK’s waterways and coastlines with sewage is throwing its ecosystems out of balance. One well documented example is the spread of microscopic bacteria that can multiply rapidly into algal blooms, causing extensive dead zones once oxygen in the water has been used up. But there’s another pollution problem that has been largely overlooked, until now.
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Pressing The Public: "Would You Drink Recycled Water?"
2/27/2024
Though treatment processes can guarantee that water has been completely purified — to the point where it is just as safe as regular tap water — people still feel it could cause them harm. We have to remember, however, that people's beliefs can change.
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Arsenic In Landfills Is Still Leaching Into Groundwater
2/23/2024
Arsenic has long been considered "the king of poisons." Films such as "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Frank Capra and "The Name of the Rose" by Jean-Jacques Annaud illustrate the deadly effect that a high dose has on people. But when someone experiences arsenic poisoning, it's usually not the direct result of a diabolical plot — in fact, it usually isn't. So how do you figure out how the arsenic got into someone's bloodstream?
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Lead And Leaks: The Many Benefits Of Replacing Old Pipes
2/13/2024
Neighborhoods in the U.S. unexpectedly flood from burst pipes, and cities must send unwanted notices to residents about lead traces in the water. These unfortunate circumstances happen often but are easily preventable by replacing old pipes. Utility professionals and engineers must collaborate to upgrade pipe infrastructure to be sturdier and contaminant-free. What are the benefits of these efforts?
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Agriculture And Pharma Key To Solving Micropollutants
1/31/2024
As the phrase "forever chemicals" enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, and these fluorinated substances expand the list of micropollutants, it might be time for a change in the way these persistent environmental pollutants are tackled.
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Automatic Water Level Controllers: Everything You Should Know
1/29/2024
The sole role of automatic water level controllers is to automatically maintain the reservoir or tank's water level within the range you want. These devices are comprised of a control unit with a pump or valve as per the build-up and sensors. You can find the sensors at different levels, which will help you trace the water level.