Drinking Water Source

  1. U.S., Mexico Fast-Track Solution To Tijuana River Pollutants 6/12/2025

    After UCSD research indicated worsening air and water quality in the San Diego area as a result of wastewater contamination in the Tijuana River, the U.S. EPA and Mexico intend to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant’s treatment capacity from 25 million gallons per day (MGD) to 35 MGD over the next 100 days.

  2. New Genetically Engineered Bacteria Can Quickly Break Down Industrial Compounds 5/27/2025

    Stubborn industrial chemicals such as chlorinated solvents can be a challenge for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), as well as remediation teams trying to clean up contaminated water sources. These compounds can linger in salty or low-oxygen environments where typical treatment methods fall short. However, a new breakthrough in synthetic biology could change that. 

  3. Pasteurized Equivalent Water Treatment At Tnuva Ba'Emek, Israel 5/21/2025

    In the heart of Israel’s Jezreel Valley, Ba’emek Advanced Technologies—part of the Tnuva Group—faced a critical challenge: how to sustainably reuse water extracted from whey during dairy processing without compromising safety or quality.

  4. Arizona And Nevada Leading In Recycling Colorado River Water 5/5/2025

    The Colorado River, a vital water source for numerous U.S. states, faces unprecedented strain due to prolonged drought and increasing demand. A new study shows that Arizona and Nevada stand out as leaders in reducing this pressure through proactive and extensive wastewater recycling efforts. While other basin states grapple with lower adoption rates, Arizona and Nevada demonstrate the potential of water reuse as a crucial strategy for water security.  

  5. U.S. And Mexico Strike Water Deal Amid Growing Rio Grande Crisis 5/1/2025

    As of Monday, the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on how water will be shared from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes in response to Mexico falling significantly behind on its water delivery obligations, exacerbating drought conditions in South Texas.

  6. Arizona's New Water Plan: Treating Wastewater To Tackle Drought 4/24/2025

    From April 2020 to March 2025, Arizona has endured its fourth driest stretch of drought on record, underscoring the urgency of water conservation efforts across the state. With water resources strained and climate conditions remaining unpredictable, both state agencies and residents are being urged to take proactive steps in managing water use.

  7. RO Membrane Protection For A Desalination Plant In Mejillones, Chile 4/22/2025

    Read about a seawater desalination plant that presented with several performance issues and chose the HOD UV system to control biofouling on the RO membranes.

  8. Reclaimed Water: A Smart Infrastructure Move For Green Residential Developments 4/21/2025

    Reclaimed water systems, powered by MBR technology, offer developers a sustainable, cost-saving solution that meets rising water demands, eases permitting, and aligns projects with future environmental expectations.

  9. The New Gold Rush: Groundwater Sparks Fierce Battles Across Texas 4/17/2025

    Increasing water demands in Texas cities are creating significant conflict over shared groundwater resources. Texas’s unique legal framework, particularly the “rule of capture,” and the limitations of current regulatory mechanisms, is creating a new gold rush among public and private entities that wish to utilize the increasingly scarce resource. 

  10. Trump Demands Water Owed From U.S.-Mexico Treaty 4/16/2025

    Amid three years of drought, Mexico has struggled to deliver on its promises to the U.S. made per a 1944 water treaty. Under the treaty, Mexico agreed to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years. However, the country is currently experiencing the most widespread drought since 2011.