Drinking Water Features

  1. PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion 3/6/2025
    The U.S. PFAS analytical instrumentation market is poised for strong expansion, with a projected CAGR exceeding 20% over the next seven years, according to a new report. Key drivers in the market include rising concerns over increasing risks associated with PFAS exposure, the U.S. EPA's federal rule on drinking water, and investments to boost testing and treating PFAS in water.
  2. How Water Reuse Projects Are Addressing Water Scarcity In The West — And Beyond 3/6/2025
    As water scarcity becomes a stark reality around the globe, more municipalities, water utilities, and industrial enterprises are exploring water reuse projects and adopting regulations to support them. Fundamentally, water reuse can help drought-proof regions and diversify water supply portfolios with recycled water.
  3. New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks 3/6/2025
    How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals.
  4. New Research Could Extend Membrane Life And Lower Desalination Costs 3/6/2025
    As water-scarce regions clamor for answers, developments in membrane anti-scaling bring desalination closer to viability.
  5. Machine Learning And The Future Of Water Quality Monitoring 3/6/2025

    Aided by "soft sensors," machine learning is revolutionizing monitoring and powering real-time predictions.

  6. The Ethics Of Water Rights: Balancing Human Needs With Environmental Conservation 3/4/2025
    Water and wastewater professionals need to know about rights just as much as landowners, especially regarding environmental considerations. Becoming familiar with these rights and regulations will ensure waterways stay healthy, preserved, and full so those who need it can access them.
  7. What Is Water Really Worth? 2/26/2025

    A new report unveiling the true value of water and introducing a new framework to accurately price water and drive investment in the sector.

  8. Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031) 2/24/2025
    The U.S. PFAS water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to grow at over 11% from 2024 to 2031, primarily driven by stringent regulatory requirements and enhanced public awareness of PFAS contamination risks. The market was estimated at over $90 million in 2024.
  9. Pipe Rehabilitation Strategies: Extending Infrastructure Life And Ensuring Water Quality 2/14/2025
    Aging water and wastewater infrastructure is a growing challenge in the U.S. and worldwide. As corrosion and structural failures become more common, the risks to quality, public health, and service reliability increase. However, full replacement can be expensive and disruptive, making pipe rehabilitation a more cost-effective solution.
  10. Demystifying Data as a Service (DaaS) 2/12/2025

    Like other “as a service” offerings, the idea of data as a service (DaaS) is to take the burden of ownership off the customer. But for many water industry professionals, it can be confusing how that works and where the value lies. To get a better understanding, it helps to break down exactly what this service tends to entail and what problems it aims to solve.