Drinking Water News

  1. Ban The Molecule Or Manage The Risk? IDTechEx Investigates The Technologies Shaped By Diverging PFAS Policies 8/4/2026

    Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals" are a family consisting of thousands of fluorinated organic substances, which have been used since the mid-20th century across a vast range of different application areas. PFAS are highly stable, both physically and chemically, and can repel both water and oil.

  2. TXST's Texas Stream Team Advances Low-Cost Wastewater Monitoring 8/3/2026

    Researchers from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of North Texas have developed a low-cost way to help Texas communities test rivers and streams for possible human wastewater contamination.

  3. New Research Points To Groundwater As Tool For Cooling AI Data Centers 8/3/2026

    Study published in Groundwater® highlights aquifer thermal energy storage as a feasible, underused solution for the nation's fastest-growing electricity demand.

  4. KROHNE To Showcase Advanced Flow And Level Measurement Solutions At WEFTEC 2026 8/3/2026

    KROHNE, a leading provider of industrial process instrumentation, will showcase its TIDALFLUX 2300 electromagnetic flowmeter and OPTIWAVE 1500-series radar level transmitters at WEFTEC 2026, September 26-30, 2026 in New Orleans, LA.

  5. Pusan National University Study Advances Solar Desalination With Multifunctional Membrane 7/31/2026

    Solar-driven desalination is a promising way to produce freshwater sustainably using sunlight. However, existing systems struggle when desalinating oily seawater because oil fouls their specialized membranes.

  6. Satellite Mapping Reveals Global Inequities In Lake Water Quality: Over One-Third Of Lakes Fail To Meet Good Water Quality Standards 7/30/2026

    What is the state of global lake water quality? A global assessment covering 16,409 lakes across 145 countries reveals that only 63.3% of lakes worldwide meet good water quality standards. More concerningly, among the approximately 2 billion people living within the service areas of freshwater lakes, more than half are exposed to lakes with poor water quality, indicating potential health risks associated with freshwater security.

  7. An Entrepreneurial Project To Remove Microplastics From Water 7/30/2026

    Thousands of synthetic fibres are released every time we wash clothes – whether at home or in industrial settings.

  8. Textile Wastewater Treatment: From Color Removal To Water Reuse 7/30/2026

    The global textile industry faces relentless scrutiny over its environmental footprint, particularly regarding the vast quantities of high-colored, chemically complex wastewater generated during dyeing and finishing operations.

  9. Sustainable Wastewater Treatment For One Of Africa's Largest Dairy Producers 7/30/2026

    When thousands of litres of milk are processed into yoghurt, cheese, and other dairy products every day, the result is not only high-quality food but also large volumes of industrial wastewater.

  10. Veolia Accelerates Growth In Microelectronics With €343M In Water Technology Bookings 7/30/2026

    Veolia, the global leader in environmental security, announces strong momentum in its water technology activities in the microelectronics market, with €343M in bookings since the beginning of the year.