Views on the Latest Regulations

41. 5 Red Flags For Chloramination 1/11/2017

    Many drinking water utilities have made or are considering the switch from chlorine to chloramine to avoid regulated disinfection byproducts. However, the Water Research Foundation warns that chloramination presents its own set of problems.

42. 1,4-Dioxane's Drinking Water Threat 1/6/2017

    A known carcinogen that makes its way into drinking water supplies through personal care products is under fire in New York. While the state mulls stricter limits, consumers remain exposed.

43. Obama EPA Takes A Bow, Touts #WaterProgress 12/22/2016

    In the years the U.S. EPA has worked under the Obama administration, the agency has been very active. Depending on your perspective, that may be good or bad. While some see new regulations as necessary to protect citizens and the environment (and to drive innovation in the water sector), others argue that recent actions have been overly restrictive and unduly burdensome.

44. Does Healthy Drinking Water Mean Stricter Limits On Atrazine? 12/16/2016

    The U.S. EPA is considering tightening its water regulations on atrazine, an herbicide known to cause adverse health effects if ingested. As researchers and state regulators advocate for stricter limits, it may be time to act.

45. Can The DWSRF Solve The Lead Crisis? 12/14/2016

    The federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund was designed to help communities pay for infrastructure projects and meet safety regulations. But can it be applied for the greatest threat to drinking water of our time?

46. Meet The New Lead And Copper Rule 11/21/2016

    As the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule turns 25 years old, the country has become inundated with contamination crises. A much-needed update to the regulation may put an end to that.

47. Studying The Safety Of Alternative Water Sources 11/2/2016

    A new project from the Water Research Foundation seeks to determine quality parameters for alternative drinking sources and get utilities that much closer to accessing them.

48. Are EPA Mandates Overburdening The States? 11/1/2016

    A new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce blasts the U.S. EPA and the Executive Branch for imposing environmental mandates without giving voice or financial consideration to the states’ plight.

49. 5 Municipal-Industrial Water Issues Analyzed 9/9/2016

    A water technology expert tackles high-profile and important topics currently affecting municipalities, industry, and the community at large.

50. Potable Reuse Summit To Seize The Moment 8/25/2016

    In October, the WateReuse Association’s 2016 Potable Reuse Summit will bring water professionals of all levels together to hear success stories and find out how to implement potable reuse programs in their own communities.