Drinking Water Features

71. 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.
72. 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.

73. 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.
74. 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.
75. 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.

76. 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.
77. 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?
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.