Drinking Water Source

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. Predicting How Effective Water Filters Are At Removing A Variety Of PFAS 11/17/2023

    A major topic of research for EPA researchers is evaluating how effective different water treatment technologies are at removing PFAS from drinking water. Unfortunately, there are thousands of different types of PFAS chemicals and each of them may respond differently to the same type of water treatment technology.

34. Treating 1,4-Dioxane Using Advanced Oxidation Processes 11/15/2023

    What is 1,4-dioxane, and why is it an issue? Read this article to learn more about this byproduct and how it can be treated. 

35. How Poland Springs Attempted To Thwart Water Protection Rules 11/15/2023

    A recent effort to protect source water in Maine was thwarted by a surprising opponent: lobbyists representing one of the world’s largest bottled water companies.

36. Water Distribution – Why Measurement Matters When Every Drop Counts 11/14/2023

    The world is confronting an imminent water crisis, with the UN projecting a 40% global water deficit by 2030. With water resources stretched by the needs of an increasing global population, the need for transformative technologies across the water industry has never been more urgent.

37. Optimizing Water Utility Operations Through Data-Driven Insights 11/9/2023

    Limited visibility into distribution networks can cause issues like undetected leaks and billing inaccuracies. AMI and analytics can provide continuous monitoring for improved anomaly detection and prioritized actions.

38. 'Buy American' Regulations Could Be Stalling Critical Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Projects 11/8/2023

    As water scarcity becomes an existential issue throughout the U.S., federal officials have earmarked massive capital to go toward infrastructure projects that will help conserve the valuable resource. But as some of the most drought-stressed regions attempt to deploy those funds, they are running into some surprising legislative obstacles.

39. Water Officials In California Demand New Consumption Plan From Central Valley Farms 11/1/2023

    The heart of America’s farming industry and increasingly scarce water are coming to a head, as officials warn that farmers are getting dangerously close to pushing supplies to the brink.

40. U.S. EPA Wants To Prohibit Use Of A Drinking Water Contaminant Tied To Sudden Deaths 10/30/2023

    The nation’s foremost drinking water treatment regulator has announced that it is considering a new ban on a prominent chemical that could be harming consumers.