From the Editor
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A Tiny Bit Of PFAS
7/12/2024
In the most recent edition of Water Innovations, there is not a single article focused on PFAS. That wouldn't be exceptional if not for the fact that discussion around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has so thoroughly dominated the water space lately. And yet, I penned this as an intro to the edition — just "a tiny bit of PFAS" content — because a small portion of PFAS is of the utmost importance in terms of treatment, policy, and cost.
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A Digital Journey Through ACE24
6/28/2024
With more than 10,500 attendees at ACE24, AWWA's Annual Conference and Exposition is getting back on track to (almost) pre-COVID levels. And if you were away for a while, you were struck by the amount of digital technologies on the show floor.
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The Path To Innovation In Water: How New Technology Companies Inspire Progress
5/22/2024
What drives the water and wastewater sector to new frontiers of innovation and capability? A roundtable of industry leaders brings light to the topic.
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From Scarcity To Stewardship To Sustainability
5/2/2024
Every drop of water counts, but when we talk about our collective conservation efforts for the greater good, it's natural to think about high-volume users. Those users are generally on the industrial side of things — agriculture, of course; the energy industry, with its intractable relationship to water; and also the food and beverage industry. Thankfully, there are leaders in these spaces who not only understand the need for sustainable water management — they pioneer it.
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Protecting Our Planet Daily: Water And Wastewater Technologies At The Forefront Of Sustainability
4/23/2024
Water Online spoke with Teresa Ortigosa, Global Sustainability Director at Veolia Water Technologies, to get her thoughts on the planet's biggest environmental threats, recommended practices to make us more sustainable, and some technology solutions to help enable the transition.
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Saving Water, One Drip At A Time
3/20/2024
We live in a world of great disparities — whether earned or unjust — but we should all agree that everyone deserves enough water for their basic needs, which is why worsening water scarcity is an urgent human crisis. Thankfully, we have thought leaders such as Seth Siegel, author of Let There Be Water: Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World, bringing the issue (and solutions) to the forefront.
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Testing The (Storm)Waters
3/7/2024
Heavy rains in California prove the worthiness of the "sponge city" concept.
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EPA Rule Changes Could Drive Water Rate Increases For Millions In Philadelphia
2/28/2024
As an iconic water body receives new regulatory protection, one of the biggest cities on its shores might have to raise water rates in order to comply.
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States To Receive $5.8 Billion Federal Funding For Drinking Water, Wastewater Projects
2/27/2024
After years of emphasizing the importance of drinking water quality and wastewater services for all Americans, the Biden administration has made a new, multi-billion-dollar commitment to ensuring it.
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Dishwasher Pods And Laundry Sheets Face Ban In NYC Over Microplastic Contamination
2/21/2024
Some popular consumer cleaning products are on the chopping block in New York City as officials look to protect drinking water from an emerging contaminant.