Source Water Resources

1. A Call To 'Water Action' 3/22/2023

   Thomas Schumann is the founder of Thomas Schumann Capital. He is a sustainability pioneer and expert for water security investment and financial products, and a recent speaker at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York from March 22nd (World Water Day) to the 24th.

2. The Top COP27 Summit Takeaways (By Region Of The World) 3/21/2023

   The U.N. Climate Conference (COP27) might be over, but it’s time to see if leaders will act on the commitments they made at the event. Many agreements emerged from the two-week summit, with countries committing to creating loss and damage funds, holding institutions and businesses accountable, providing financial support for developing countries, and limiting warming to 1.5°C. But what precisely are some countries holding themselves accountable to accomplish? Here are some of the top COP27 initiative takeaways by region of the world.

3. Is The Western Drought Finally Ending? That Depends On Where You Look 3/21/2023

   After three years of extreme drought, the Western U.S. is finally getting a break. Mountain ranges are covered in deep snow, and water reservoirs in many areas are filling up following a series of atmospheric rivers that brought record rain and snowfall to large parts of the region. Many people are looking at the snow and water levels and asking: Is the drought finally over?

4. Growing Popularity Of Ultrafiltration Technology To Boost Hollow Fiber Membrane Market 3/21/2023

   Global water usage has increased multifold over the recent decades due to various factors, including consistent population growth, changing consumption patterns, and fast-paced economic growth.

5. New PFAS Guidelines — A Water Quality Scientist Explains Technology And Investment Needed 3/21/2023

   An environmental engineer who develops techniques to remove PFAS explains what the proposed guidelines would require, how water utilities could meet these requirements, and how much it might cost to get these so-called forever chemicals out of U.S. drinking water.

6. World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change 3/20/2023

   “The world's most precious resource, water, is becoming increasingly scarce. Alongside the climate crisis, things like increased energy requirements, food production, and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, have caused major disruptions to the water supply worldwide. Every year, World Water Day gives us the opportunity to revisit the ways in which each individual can impact and fight water scarcity.

7. 7 Advanced Technologies To End The Clean Water Crisis 3/20/2023

   Water is essential to human life — so much so that the United Nations suggests clean water access is a fundamental human right. The ultimate goal is for all countries to provide clean water to their citizens. Unfortunately, billions of people every year lack access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

8. The Water Industry Reacts To Proposed PFAS Regulations For Drinking Water 3/14/2023

   With the U.S. EPA’s recent announcement proposing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for certain PFAS, stakeholders throughout the water industry — representing utilities, industry, the environment, legal interests, and public health — were quick to offer their opinions.

9. World Water Day 2023: How The Water Industry Can “Accelerate Change” 3/13/2023

   Globally, we are on a tight schedule to get our planet moving in the right direction regarding the climate crisis. While the COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings are working to collaborate and design a plan to contain the threats at hand, we still lack major negotiating deadlines. With World Water Day 2023 coming up on March 22 with the theme of “Accelerating Change”, the day urges individuals to recognize how they consume and manage water in their lives and make necessary changes to help utilize it better.

10. ABB's Largest Electromagnetic Flowmeter Will Help Address Water Scarcity In Saudi Arabia 3/9/2023

    A super-sized electromagnetic flowmeter produced by ABB is on its way to Saudi Arabia where it will help supply fresh water to the region as part of a desalination project.