Drinking Water Source

  1. Multi-Contaminant Removal With Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) In Drinking Water Filtration 4/10/2025

    Learn why the U.S. EPA has recognized granular activated carbon (GAC) as a best available technology (BAT) for a wide range of substances within the same system.

  2. Is Texas On The Brink Of Running Dry? 3/20/2025

    As warmer months approach, Texas communities are bracing for another summer of water scarcity. With demand rising and supplies dwindling, what do state leaders plan to do about it?

  3. Dolphin Sighting In NYC River Bodes Well For Water Quality 3/17/2025

    Recent sightings of two common dolphins in New York City's East River have generated excitement and are viewed by experts as a positive indicator of improving water quality.

  4. A New Way To Measure Phytoplankton And Cyanotoxin Producers In Large Rivers 3/12/2025

    Aquatic ecosystems, especially rivers, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, can have variable levels of biological productivity that is directly proportional to their nutrient levels, or “trophic state”. Monitoring trophic state is critical to the protection of water resources. Among the many methods for monitoring, phytoplanktonic (microscopic algae) composition and abundance can comprehensively indicate the trophic status.

  5. Ozone Technology In Aquaculture: Enhancing Water Quality And Health 3/11/2025

    Water quality is the backbone of a successful aquaculture operation. Poor water conditions lead to disease outbreaks, low survival rates, and reduced productivity. Traditional chemical treatments can leave harmful residues and negatively impact both aquatic life and the environment.

  6. Supreme Court Rules Against EPA In Water Permitting Case 3/7/2025

    On March 4, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote that the U.S. EPA has overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act. According to the majority opinion, the agency does not have the authority “to include ‘end-result’ provisions” when setting specific discharge limits.

  7. Hidden Aquifer Could Change How And Where We Search For Water 2/24/2025

    Scientists have uncovered a massive reservoir of water in Oregon’s Cascade Range mountains. Researchers from the University of Oregon studying volcanic terrain mapped the amount of water stored beneath the crest of the central Oregon Cascades, discovering an aquifer significantly larger than previously thought. 

  8. Are You Ready For The New Water Reuse Regulations? 2/13/2025

    Understand how California’s new Title 22 regulations define the multi-barrier approach to potable reuse, and what that means for water treatment plants throughout the U.S.

  9. Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange 1/31/2025

    This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.

  10. Identifying Contaminants Of Concern 1/28/2025

    In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.