Drinking Water Features
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The Environmental Law Of The Border Wall
10/17/2023
Evaluating President Biden's decision to waive environmental laws to expedite border wall construction in Texas.
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What Is Seawater Intrusion? A Hydrogeologist Explains The Shifting Balance Between Fresh And Salt Water At The Coast
10/13/2023
Fresh water is essential for drinking, irrigation, and healthy ecosystems. When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives, and livelihoods.
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The Do-Nothing Approach To Algal Blooms
10/5/2023
As a concept in engineering and environmental management, in parallel with solution-proposals, consideration is also given to the consequences of inaction and leaving a challenge unmet with solutions. The "do-nothing" approach to managing algal blooms, therefore, involves taking minimal or no action to actively control or mitigate the effects of algal blooms in natural bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs. This approach essentially allows nature to take its course, without human intervention.
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Invasive Species Cause Billions Of Dollars In Damage Worldwide: 4 Essential Reads
9/29/2023
Invasive species — including plants, animals, and fish — cause heavy damage to crops, wildlife, and human health worldwide. Some prey on native species; other out-compete them for space and food or spread disease. A new UN report estimates the losses generated by invasives at more than $423 billion yearly and shows that these damages have at least quadrupled in every decade since 1970.
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What Drought-Ridden States Can Learn From Israel’s Pioneering Water Strategy
9/15/2023
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
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5 Drinking Water Conveyance Capital Projects In The U.S. Starting In 2024
9/13/2023
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) predicts that most drinking water infrastructure will need to be fixed or replaced before 2040, initiating the "replacement era".
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The Digital Imperative: How Technology Has Become Essential To Solving Water
9/8/2023
Understanding the value of going digital, as well as the process of getting there.
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IoT And Smart Stormwater Management In The Face Of Climate Extremes
9/8/2023
While climate change is most often associated with water scarcity concerns, its connection to severe storms cannot be overlooked — in terms of both potential dangers and benefits.
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Enhanced Water Footprint Tracking With Data Lakes
9/8/2023
How multi-cloud data services can help protect the world's water supply — and companies' reputations.
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New School Of Thought On Reducing Lead Exposure For Children
9/8/2023
The EPA wants water authorities to help schools and childcare centers get the lead out of drinking water, but what resources are available to help water authorities?
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