Drinking Water

  1. In 2022, Water Quality Gets The Attention It's Due 1/12/2022

    With the funding brought forth by the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed late last year, as well as aggressive policies and regulation to rid water supplies of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead, 2022 shapes up as the year we finally address our industry’s most troubling and challenging contamination issues in a meaningful way.

  2. How To Truly Eradicate PFAS From Our Drinking Water 1/12/2022

    As so-called “forever chemicals” get more attention from regulators and the public at large, the pressure is on to eliminate these pervasive contaminants — forever.

  3. Extreme Weather, Droughts, And The Impact On Our Water Supply 11/1/2021

    Drinking water is obviously affected by the persistent drought plaguing the U.S. — but not just in terms of its supply. Learn the other effects, including degraded water quality, and how to combat them.

  4. Big Ideas For Small Water Agencies Facing Chemical Contaminants In Drinking Water 9/7/2021

    Who should pay, literally and figuratively, for chemical contamination of source water?

  5. Implementing Granular Activated Carbon Systems: Important Design And Start-Up Considerations 7/6/2021

    As granular activated carbon (GAC) is increasingly employed to treat PFAS, new practitioners can improve their results by knowing what to expect — thanks to data and experience acquired from prior installations.

  6. The Digital Transformation Of Water In Gandia 5/4/2021

    Over the last two decades, the water industry has undergone a revolution that has shaken its business model to the very core. Utilities, which have traditionally been excluded from innovative solutions as a result of being tied into relatively long concession contracts, are now encountering growing demands from consumers and government to become more accountable for their services.

  7. Shall We Compromise The Health Effect Of Disinfection Byproducts To Control Waterborne Diseases? 5/3/2021

    Disinfection has come a long way — enough so to consider alternative options that can help water suppliers avoid harmful byproducts.

  8. The Menace Of Biofilm And How We Can Tackle It 3/8/2021

    Why are living biofilm super-pathogens spreading in water systems, and what is the best way to defeat them?

  9. Statistical Modeling In Support Of Lead Service Line Identification, Inventory, And Replacement 1/13/2021

    One of the most high-profile, pressing, and complicated infrastructure problems gets chopped down to size with the help of data-driven analysis.

  10. Pandemic Adds New Resiliency Concerns For Water Providers 1/13/2021

    A survey reveals what COVID-19 has wrought at utilities, and what actions may be necessary to prepare for future events.