Source Water Contamination

51. U.S. Navy Receives $350M To Address Hawaii Fuel Spill 3/1/2022

    A massive influx of federal funding has been earmarked for addressing a highly controversial drinking water contamination issue in one of the country’s most pristine regions.

52. Pervasive Western Drought Exposes PFAS Contamination In Groundwater Sources 2/8/2022

    The ongoing water scarcity throughout much of the Western U.S. has revealed many larger trends affecting drinking water and wastewater treatment.

53. How A New Jersey Water Official Uncovered The Source Of 1,4-Dioxane In A Major National Supply 2/1/2022

    Years ago, a dangerous drinking water contaminant was found in one of the country’s most significant source water supplies. And now it’s come to light that, were it not for a dedicated local water official, the source of this contamination could have remained unchecked due to gaps in regulation.

54. Innovative Tech Leverages The Power Of Bubbles To Reduce Growing Water Pollution 1/31/2022

    As the damage being done to natural resources, particularly source-water bodies, continues to grow, more innovative solutions will be needed to protect wildlife and, ultimately, our drinking water. Now, a new solution leveraging a seemingly simple process has emerged to do just that.

55. Wastewater Leak In Mexico Pollutes U.S. Beaches With Untreated Sewage 1/14/2022

    A cross-border wastewater issue has prompted international fact-finding, forced beach closures, and caused significant harm to the environment.

56. Common Water Contaminant Intensifies COVID-19 Severity 1/13/2022

    A peer-reviewed medical study concludes that the course of COVID-19 infection appears to be aggravated by industrial chemicals, including PFAS.

57. Notorious Florida Wastewater Well Will Be Cleaned With Help Of Evaporation 1/10/2022

    The site of a controversial source water contamination event last year will now be home to a decidedly unconventional method of wastewater disposal, as officials have installed two cutting-edge evaporation systems at Florida’s Piney Point mining facility.

58. Honolulu Water Utility Chief: Navy Will “Need To Deal With Us” Over Contamination 1/5/2022

    After a military branch’s fuel storage facility was found to be contaminating some of the world’s most pristine waters, a local utility chief refused to mince words.

59. Meet The Solar-Powered Robotic Film That Could Be Our Best Chance To Fight Oil Spills 12/15/2021

    Among the numerous threats to drinking water and wastewater quality presented by ongoing climate change, the increasing likelihood of oil spills at sea is one of the most challenging. As ABC News reported recently, with sea levels rising and stronger storms striking, these water-contamination events could become more likely than ever.

60. Florida Residents “Outraged” As Sewage Enters Drinking Water Following Contractor Error 11/2/2021

    A drinking water and wastewater worst-case scenario has left consumers furious in a Florida community, demonstrating how important maintaining these services is and just how close to catastrophe consumers really are.