Current Headlines
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Retention Ponds Can Deliver A Substantial Reduction In Tire Particle Pollution
4/12/2024
Retention ponds and wetlands constructed as part of major road schemes can reduce the quantities of tyre particles entering the aquatic environment by an average of 75%, new research has shown.
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Novel Hydrogel Removes Microplastics From Water
4/12/2024
Microplastics pose a great threat to human health. These tiny plastic debris can enter our bodies through the water we drink and increase the risk of illnesses.
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Mexico City Nearly Out Of Drinking Water
4/11/2024
One of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City, is facing a severe water crisis due to drought conditions exacerbated by climate change and infrastructure problems. Scientists are now concerned the region could hit a “day zero” scenario, where water supplies completely run out.
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Sdiptech Acquires WaterTech Of Sweden
4/11/2024
Sdiptech AB (publ) has today acquired all shares in WaterTech of Sweden AB (WaterTech), which produces specialized chemicals, focused on the optimization of industrial water systems.
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WEF Response To U.S. EPA MCL Regulation
4/11/2024
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released the final rule for a Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) regulation that will require massive reductions of PFAS in drinking water.
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Plant More Native Trees To Reduce Landslide Risk, Say Researchers
4/11/2024
Landslides typically occur under heavy rain. With the potential for increased precipitation due to climate change and a possible return to La Nina reinforcing slopes with native trees and shrubs could be an effective, economical and sustainable solution.
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U.S. House Representatives Introduce Legislation Supporting A Collaborative Approach To Cybersecurity
4/11/2024
Legislation that supports AWWA’s recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today.
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CERAFILTEC Marks Global Expansion With Four New MBR Projects
4/11/2024
CERAFILTEC, the global leader in ceramic flat membrane (CFM) technology, has achieved a significant milestone by securing four Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) projects with a combined capacity of 13.7 MLD in February and March 2024.
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Department Of Energy Announces $75M For The National Alliance For Water Innovation To Advance Desalination And Water Reuse Technologies
4/11/2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced renewed funding for the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), DOE’s energy innovation hub for desalination.
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After A Year Of Complaints, Moberly Drains Odorous Wastewater Basin
4/10/2024
A wastewater holding basin in Moberly, MO has been drained after multiple odor violations and weeks of complaints from residents.