Drinking Water Source

31. New Carterville Wastewater Facility Project Inches Forward 7/29/2025

    Carterville, Ill., has begun soliciting and evaluating construction bids for a new wastewater treatment facility that will serve the growing city’s 6,000+ residents as well as the surrounding communities of Cambria, Colp, and Crainville. However, rising costs associated with the long-delayed project threaten to heavily impact residents’ water bills.

32. No Chlorine, No Contamination: A Cleaner Future For Wastewater Reuse 7/28/2025

    As municipalities worldwide look to reuse water for agriculture, industry, and tertiary treatment such as filtration and disinfection prior to discharge or reuse for irrigation or industrial purposes, one inconvenient truth continues to lurk in the pipes: chlorine.

33. How Severn Trent Uses Smart Solutions To Combat Water Scarcity 7/25/2025

    Severn Trent is reducing water loss and improving customer engagement with smart meters and advanced data analytics, achieving measurable results in leak detection, conservation, and operational efficiency.

34. Major Water Regulation Shake-Up In UK 7/24/2025

    With serious water pollution events up 60% in England, the government has recognized a need for an overhaul of the flawed regulation system. The previous regulator, Ofwat, will be scrapped and replaced. The move comes amid growing outrage over sewage pollution, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of accountability from privatized water companies.

35. Algal Bloom Hotspots: Where Are The Most Affected Areas In The U.S.? 7/15/2025

    In this post, we’ll explore the top algal bloom hotspots in the U.S., the reasons behind their vulnerability, and what’s being done to monitor and mitigate these growing threats. 

36. How Coastal Tourism Is Impacted By Harmful Algal Blooms 7/10/2025

    When most people picture a day at the beach, they imagine sunshine, waves, and pristine waters. But in many coastal communities, a less picturesque phenomenon has become an increasing concern—harmful algal blooms (HABs).

37. Can Wastewater Help Fuel AI Growth? 7/9/2025

    The continuous growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is driving a proportional demand for data centers that can manage their substantial infrastructure requirements. This, in turn, presents a significant challenge: balancing the increasing need for computing resources with crucial sustainability goals, particularly regarding water usage.

38. The Chemistry Of A Bloom: What Water Tests Reveal About Toxic Algae 7/8/2025

    Understanding the chemistry behind algal blooms is key to early detection, effective monitoring, and mitigating their impacts. Fortunately, water testing technologies are revealing powerful insights into what’s really happening below the surface. 

39. Building A Sustainable Future With Smart Water Solutions 7/7/2025

    In a world facing mounting water stress and increasing demands on utilities, ensuring consistent water quality and minimizing pipeline losses have never been more important.

40. Community-Driven Algal Monitoring: Empowering Local Stewards 7/4/2025

    As algal blooms become more frequent and severe due to nutrient pollution and climate change, community-driven monitoring efforts are playing a vital role in safeguarding water quality and ecosystem health. Local stewards—citizens, educators, nonprofit groups, and tribal communities—are increasingly stepping up to fill critical data gaps, improve early detection, and advocate for more responsive environmental management.