Drinking Water

  1. New Research Could Extend Membrane Life And Lower Desalination Costs 3/6/2025
    As water-scarce regions clamor for answers, developments in membrane anti-scaling bring desalination closer to viability.
  2. Goodbye Forever After: From Simulations Come Real Promise For PFAS Solutions 1/7/2025
    Chemical simulations powered by artificial intelligence — and a trifecta of companies — may be the beginning of the end for "forever chemicals."
  3. Securing Remote Monitoring Systems In Water Distribution Networks: Key Insights And Strategies 10/31/2024

    Introducing eight security principles to enhance utility resilience and protect sensitive data.

  4. 9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water 9/6/2024
    Recent U.S. EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water show the importance of addressing contamination, the need for substantial investment in infrastructure, and the importance of environmental justice and innovation, making these issues critical for the upcoming November elections. Here are nine important things to know.
  5. Aqua From The Air: The Promise Of Fog Harvesting For Clean Water Access 5/2/2024
    The answer to water scarcity could be right in front of us — and above and all around — if the technology of drawing water from the atmosphere can be made practical.
  6. Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems 3/7/2024

    With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.

  7. Soaring Above Challenges: Drone-Based Inspection And Maintenance Take Off 1/10/2024

    While drones first gained popularity among tech-forward hobbyists and video producers, they have since found use across various industries — including water and wastewater — to simplify asset management and O&M.

  8. How To Generate (More) Renewable Energy From Water Pipelines 11/3/2023
    A major breakthrough with micro-hydropower turbines allows water distribution networks to generate twice as much renewable energy as previously possible.
  9. New School Of Thought On Reducing Lead Exposure For Children 9/8/2023
    The EPA wants water authorities to help schools and childcare centers get the lead out of drinking water, but what resources are available to help water authorities?
  10. A Big-Picture Approach To Water Regulations 3/9/2023

    A Q&A with human health toxicologist and environmental risk assessor Janet Anderson, Ph.D., DABT