Drinking Water Features

  1. Goodbye Forever After: From Simulations Come Real Promise For PFAS Solutions 1/7/2025
    Chemical simulations powered by artificial intelligence — and a trifecta of companies — may be the beginning of the end for "forever chemicals."
  2. How Capturing Rain Can Contribute To Environmental Safety 1/7/2025
    There are many ways to capture stormwater — whether as a homeowner, business, or municipality — and even more benefits.
  3. The Benefits And Challenges Of Desalination 1/7/2025
    Leaning on a wealth of experience, an engineer lays the groundwork for successful, cost-effective desalination projects.
  4. 2025 Water Forecast: Transition, Changes, And Trends 1/7/2025
    Hmmm … what’s new for 2025? That's asked with a hint of knowing sarcasm, as the incoming presidential administration promises to disrupt the status quo. The change in direction for environmental policy, including impacts on regulations as well as traditional and human infrastructure, has yet to fully reveal itself.
  5. Water: The Unsung Hero Of The AI Boom 1/7/2025
    Water, the lifeblood of everything, also powers artificial intelligence. Here's how we can enjoy both in abundance.
  6. How To Detect More Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria In Our Waterways 12/30/2024
    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined. But AMR is not just a human health issue. It also contributes to a decline in water quality and is exacerbated by water pollution, particularly from sources such as sewage and agricultural runoff.
  7. We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants 12/16/2024
    Conventional water treatment methods can remove PFAS from water, but these processes merely concentrate the contaminants instead of destroying them. However, a new photocatalytic system has been developed that directly targets and dismantles the molecular structure of PFAS, holding the potential for complete mineralization.
  8. Warmer Winters Are Fueling A Growth In Algal Blooms Across The Great Lakes 12/16/2024

    While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. Some blooms can even become toxic, which are harmful to people and even pets.

  9. Ensuring Urban Water Security 12/10/2024

    A key aspect of achieving urban water security is the implementation of demand management, which involves the better use of existing water supplies before plans are made to further increase supply. In particular, demand management promotes water conservation during times of both normal and atypical conditions, through changes in practices, culture, and people's attitudes towards water resources.

  10. Acoustic Leak Detection Helps Save Thousands Of Dollars For Facility Managers And Engineers 12/10/2024
    Underground water leaks can cost time, money, and risk the safety of you and your team if not proactively addressed. Learn how a Tennessee industrial facility discovered underground water leaks that were costing the company $8,000 per month.