Drinking Water Source

1. Sample Collection And Storage: Protecting Water Quality Results From The Start 8/18/2026

   Flawless analytical procedures mean little if samples are compromised before testing. Discover how proper container selection, representative collection techniques, and rigorous preservation protocols prevent pre-analysis error to ensure defensible, accurate water quality results.

2. Spectrophotometry Theory And Practice 8/18/2026

   Spectrophotometry is one of the foundational analytical techniques used to quantify substances in solution by measuring their absorption of light. Understanding the relationship between electromagnetic radiation, wavelength selection, and absorption behavior is critical for developing accurate analytical methods and generating reliable measurement data.

3. How Donner Summit PUD Cut Backwash Water Use By 45% With Ultrasonic Algae Control 8/18/2026

   Recurring algal blooms severely compromise water treatment efficiency, clogging filters and wasting finished water through frequent backwashing. Targeted ultrasonic suppression controls raw water algae growth at the source, significantly improving influent turbidity and lowering operational costs.

4. How To Check Colorimetric Accuracy And Troubleshoot Unexpected Results 8/17/2026

   Achieve defensible testing results by mastering analytical controls. Learn how strategic blank corrections, scheduled primary and secondary standard verifications, and systematic troubleshooting eliminate measurement errors and simplify regulatory compliance across everyday laboratory operations.

5. When Water Test Results Don't Add Up 8/17/2026

   Undetected interferences in water analysis lead to reporting errors and costly compliance failures. Learn how to identify sample matrix disruptions using spike-and-recovery testing and apply practical lab techniques to ensure accurate, compliant data.

6. The Troubling Paradox Facing Water Utilities: Conserving Water While Driving Up Rates 7/23/2026

   A growing operational headache is brewing in the Western U.S.: successful water conservation is putting utility revenues and climate resilience on a collision course.

7. The Future Of Field Water Testing: Shifting From Sequential To Parallel Analysis 7/13/2026

   Manual water testing drains operational hours and increases human error. Transitioning to parallel analysis lets field technicians test multiple parameters simultaneously, reducing testing times by up to 75% while improving field data integrity.

8. SRP-Funded Technology Provides Affordable PFAS Testing For Homeowners 7/6/2026

   Widespread chemical contamination leaves many small water systems without viable testing options.Discover how an innovative, plant-based extraction method delivers affordable, highly accurate screening to identify complex contaminants and protect public health.

9. The Pros And Cons Of Pilot Testing For PFAS Removal 7/6/2026

   Deploying uncustomized equipment for contaminant testing can skew critical operational data. Discover how precisely tailored small-scale testing isolates site-specific variables, protects long-term maintenance budgets, and ensures seamless regulatory compliance for full-scale water treatment facilities.

10. How Cedar Hills Turned Metering Data Into A Conservation Tool 7/2/2026

    As water scarcity increases, smart metering infrastructure bridges the gap between utilities and consumers. Providing residents with near real-time consumption data and automated leak alerts drives immediate conservation, slashing outdoor water waste while protecting critical resources.