Source Water Resources

91. The Ethics Of Water Rights: Balancing Human Needs With Environmental Conservation 3/4/2025
    Water and wastewater professionals need to know about rights just as much as landowners, especially regarding environmental considerations. Becoming familiar with these rights and regulations will ensure waterways stay healthy, preserved, and full so those who need it can access them.
92. What Is Water Really Worth? 2/26/2025

    A new report unveiling the true value of water and introducing a new framework to accurately price water and drive investment in the sector.

93. Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031) 2/24/2025
    The U.S. PFAS water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to grow at over 11% from 2024 to 2031, primarily driven by stringent regulatory requirements and enhanced public awareness of PFAS contamination risks. The market was estimated at over $90 million in 2024.
94. Water Is The Other U.S.-Mexico Border Crisis, And The Supply Crunch Is Getting Worse 2/11/2025
    Immigration and border security will be the likely focus of U.S.-Mexico relations under the new Trump administration. But there also is a growing water crisis along the U.S.–Mexico border that affects tens of millions of people on both sides, and it can only be managed if the two governments work together.
95. Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control 2/5/2025

    Many cities have had to confront major water supply crises in recent years. Our new analysis of these five cities’ experiences provides lessons on how to avoid a water supply crisis or minimize the effects through proactive policies and planning.

96. PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: Study 2/3/2025

    Prenatal exposure to PFAS may impact the immune system and increase the risk of certain childhood infections, a new study shows. It is the largest study of the potential health impacts of PFAS, as well as the first to focus on the link between the chemicals and commonly diagnosed infections in children.

97. Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange 1/31/2025

    This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.

98. Identifying Contaminants Of Concern 1/28/2025

    In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.

99. Lobbying In PFAS Industry Is Rife Across Europe — The Inside Story 1/27/2025

    A team of academic researchers, lawyers, and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed at gutting a proposed EU-wide restriction on the use of “forever chemicals.” This campaign saw significant increases in the lobbying expenditure of major producers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

100. What Should Water Utilities Take Away From The L.A. Wildfires? 1/22/2025

     As Los Angeles struggles with one of the worst wildfires in history, all eyes are on the region’s (and, arguably, the nation’s) water infrastructure. Should California’s water infrastructure have been better prepared to handle the unprecedented demand? Water utilities nationwide are wondering what the turn of events means for them.