Drinking Water Features

  1. Pioneering Recycling Program Quenches California's Thirst For Agricultural Water 10/31/2024
    With its innovative Harvest Water program, the Sacramento Area Sewer District supports Central Valley growers, thereby supporting the nation.
  2. Innovative PFAS Treatment Proves Less Is More 10/30/2024

    A new PFAS treatment system from the University of British Columbia (UBC) features a patented UV catalyst that requires only minimal light, making it much more energy-efficient. Learn more from two of the principals involved in its development.

  3. Navigating The PFAS Crisis: Insights From An Environmental Legal Expert 10/22/2024

    In the wake of the U.S. EPA finalizing rules for several types of PFAS, utilities are grappling with how to comply with these stringent regulations and manage the potentially immense costs. Speaking on The Water Online Show, Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group, shared some insights on how water utilities can navigate this legal and financial quagmire.

  4. Well Water Safety 101: Maintaining Purity In Home Water Supplies 10/21/2024
    Private wells can be an excellent source of drinking water, but they require diligent maintenance and monitoring to ensure safety and quality. Maintaining well-water purity also involves understanding contamination risks, leveraging advanced monitoring techniques, and implementing targeted treatments.
  5. At The Waterfront Of ESG And Environmental Responsibility 10/21/2024
    Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy can yield a powerful outcome when integrated into a corporate strategy. Though strategizing and rolling out this assessment can be time- and resource-intensive, when done correctly, companies will realize several benefits in the short and long term.
  6. How Streamlined Digital Payments Can Help Lower Water Bills 10/18/2024
    Many people increase their water usage in an attempt to beat the heat, whether by pulling the sprinkler out of the garage, filling up a kiddie pool, giving the garden an extra drink, or ending the day with a cold shower. All of this can add up to higher water bills, especially in larger households, creating sticker shock for many families.
  7. One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance 10/18/2024
    With the U.S. EPA's new rule limiting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, utilities now face time-related obstacles for dealing with these PFAS. However, working with an integrated solutions provider can help streamline processes and ensure systems are up and running ahead of federal deadlines.
  8. Water Infrastructure Projects Are Abundant As Cities And States Face Shortages 10/15/2024

    The number of people affected by water scarcity is expected to grow as populations increase and as weather patterns become more unpredictable and extreme. Many state leaders, however, are aggressively planning water infrastructure projects to increase water supply or provide more efficient use of available resources to curb the very negative impacts of water stress.

  9. Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: Denver Water Shares Lessons Learned On White House Webinar 10/15/2024
    It takes a community working together to tackle the legacy of customer-owned lead service lines. That was the message Denver Water shared in a White House webinar Oct. 8, shortly after the EPA announced a new rule aimed at removing lead service lines from the nation's drinking water infrastructure.
  10. San Francisco Is Suing The EPA Over How Specific Water Pollution Permits Should Be 10/11/2024
    The U.S. Supreme Court is testing how flexible the EPA and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act.