Drinking Water Features

51. Winter's Alarmingly Low Snowpack Offers A Glimpse Of The Changing Rhythm Of Water In The Western U.S. 4/1/2026
    The April 1 snowpack measurement has long been the single most important number in western water management, considered a strong proxy for how much water the mountains are holding in reserve. But in 2026, that savings account has been woefully deficient.
52. Why Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, And How They Could Resume With The Possibility Of Agreement 3/26/2026
    The five most common sources of conflict between people are values, data, relationships, interests, and structure. The current Colorado River negotiations include all five.
53. Designing Resilient PFAS Treatment Strategies For Water Agencies 3/24/2026
    Water agencies across the U.S. are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that poses a conundrum: Should they take a cautious or aggressive approach to treating PFAS contamination in their water system?
54. The Future Of In Situ Chemical Oxidation For Targeted Solvent Destruction 3/24/2026

    The U.S. EPA’s 2026 trichloroethylene (TCE) compliance deadlines are now forcing a concrete shift toward source-zone destruction. In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), sequenced with enhanced bioremediation, is proving to be the most credible path to groundwater contaminant rebound mitigation.

55. How Generative Design Can Help UK Utilities Justify PR29 Investment Cases 3/23/2026

    Generative design strengthens PR29 investment cases by enabling rigorous optioneering, accurate cost estimates, and clear outcome alignment, helping water companies meet rising regulatory expectations.

56. Critical Infrastructure Fails The Way It's Funded 3/17/2026
    Our infrastructure systems have operated in managed deterioration for decades. And not surprisingly, once they deteriorate badly enough and cross over into active failure, all cost discipline disappears.
57. Geotechnical IoT Shifts Water Infrastructure From Reactive To Predictive 3/13/2026

    Currently, water infrastructure is outdated and fragile, prone to breakages and leaks. Reactive approaches to water infrastructure are only implemented after an incident and are more expensive than simple maintenance fixes. Geotechnical Internet of Things (IoT) devices enable water and wastewater industry professionals to identify and address issues before they escalate into catastrophic events.

58. When Drinking Water Raises Bigger Questions About Brain Health And Environmental Risk 3/13/2026

    A new study linking certain groundwater sources to higher Parkinson’s risk underscores a broader question for the water sector: how environmental exposures in drinking water may influence long-term health.

59. Filtration Media For Municipal, Industrial, And Landscape Water Treatment: Legacy And Novel Technologies 3/13/2026

    The growing demand for water across a variety of sectors combined with the increasingly understood complexity of emerging contaminants is creating a dynamic marketplace for filtration media. The goal of selecting the right filtration media is not to meet minimum standards but to achieve the right balance of performance, durability, and operational simplicity to ensure long-term compliance and cost-effective operation.

60. Scaling Water Reuse: New State Regulatory Guides And What They Mean For Treatment Design 3/11/2026

    Emerging state water reuse regulations are driving adoption of ozone and advanced oxidation, requiring flexible, high-performance systems to meet pathogen, trace organic, and DBP control objectives.