Drinking Water Source
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The Latest Solution To Global Drought Means Wrangling Icebergs Themselves
1/2/2024
In a startling sign of just how challenging it has become to secure drinking water amid increasing drought, new ventures are launching with the goal of wrangling one of the largest and most inaccessible sources on earth.
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Major Bottled Water Brands Could Be Forced To Make Big Changes As Drought Worsens
1/1/2024
As source water around the world continues to diminish in the face of growing demand and warming climate, alarms are being raised around increasing consumption by BlueTriton Brands — owner of major bottled water products like Poland Spring, Arrowhead, and Deer Park — as it taps endangered spring water sources.
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Assessing Methods Of Measuring Microplastics In Water
12/19/2023
Microplastics have been found in surface waters worldwide — including in ponds, rivers, and the ocean. However, our ability to characterize microplastics in the environment is limited by the lack of technologies for rapidly and accurately identifying and quantifying microplastics. Although standard methods exist for collecting and preparing microplastic samples, the methods for analyzing samples and actually identifying microplastics within the sample are not as robust.
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New Mexico Details Innovative Fracking Wastewater Solution At UN Climate Conference
12/12/2023
One of the country’s thirstiest regions is pursuing an innovative solution to industrial water scarcity that could tackle a pressing wastewater treatment issue at the same time.
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Pile Cloth Media Filtration Removes 97% Of Microplastics From Wastewater
12/6/2023
Learn about filtering microplastics from industrial wastewater prior to discharge, and how this is one way to effectively reduce the volume of this waste material from entering our surface water.
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The Role Of Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membranes In The Battle Against PFAS
12/4/2023
As the global concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination continues to escalate, innovative solutions are becoming increasingly pivotal in the pursuit of clean and safe water resources. The City of Rome Water and Sewer Division conducted a comprehensive pilot to identify a treatment process for removing PFAS from the water supply, including high recovery reverse osmosis technologies.
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How Salt Is Threatening Our Drinking Water
11/29/2023
Increasing levels of a common mineral is becoming a threat to source water quality, as well as the plants, animals, and humans who count on it.
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Benefits Of Utilities Analytics And Automation Software For Energy Savings And Efficiency
11/27/2023
Discover how technology supports the demand for data and drives the right actions to optimize utilities usage and provide significant energy savings.
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Research Finds Chemical Spills Are Happening 'Almost Daily' In U.S.
11/22/2023
Even as drinking water and wastewater treatment operations across the country become more adept at protecting source water and removing contaminants, an unsettling trend is making their jobs more difficult.
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Patchwork Of Rules Is Making The Country’s Drought Problems Much Worse
11/22/2023
The growth of one of water systems’ biggest problems may not be caused by climate change alone. New research shows that it could be accelerating thanks to poor management by regulators.