Drinking Water Features

  1. In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing Threat 10/1/2024

    Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September. In disasters like these, the industrial damage can unfold over days, and residents may not hear about releases of toxic chemicals into water or the air until days or weeks later, if they find out at all. Yet pollution releases are common.

  2. Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water 9/23/2024
    How research, innovation, and collaboration are driving the water sector forward in the face of increasing challenges.
  3. Why Can't America Fix Its Water Infrastructure? 9/18/2024
    For a time, robust critical infrastructure set the United States apart from developing countries. However, its pipe networks, treatment plants, and pumps have degraded to the point that millions now lack access to potable water. Even more are plagued by sporadic crises that leave them without running water. What is America doing wrong?
  4. Innovative Technologies For Water Conservation And Management 9/17/2024
    One of the globe's major problems is the lack of water, but due to the growing demand for water in the fields of agriculture and industry, as well as a population shift to cities, efficient water use is made more urgent. The good news is that there are newly implemented technologies that deal with the issue of water conservation and management.
  5. The Benefits Of Pretreatment Prior To Bulk Media Filtration Of PFAS 9/12/2024
    Advantages include enhanced media bed life, reduced waste, minimized downtime, and improved overall system performance.
  6. Water Storage Tanks 101: Getting The Most Out Of Your Tank 9/10/2024
    Potable water utilities: What's really happening inside of your water storage tank? Let's explore this vital part of your water distribution system.
  7. Is Your Current Excavator Up To The Challenge Of Modern Water Projects? 9/6/2024
    Digging may seem rudimentary, but there are important factors to consider for improving costs and outcomes when renewing pipelines and other water infrastructure.
  8. 9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water 9/6/2024
    Recent U.S. EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water show the importance of addressing contamination, the need for substantial investment in infrastructure, and the importance of environmental justice and innovation, making these issues critical for the upcoming November elections. Here are nine important things to know.
  9. Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives 9/6/2024
    How a potential contaminant itself can be utilized in treatment to remove other contaminants.
  10. A Game-Changing Approach To Salinity And Total Organic Carbon Treatment 9/6/2024
    With applications for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse, XBAT — ion exchange-based advanced treatment — could have revolutionary, far-reaching impacts for utilities.