Drinking Water Source

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.