Source Water Resources

51. Water: The Unsung Hero Of The AI Boom 1/7/2025
    Water, the lifeblood of everything, also powers artificial intelligence. Here's how we can enjoy both in abundance.
52. How To Detect More Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria In Our Waterways 12/30/2024
    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined. But AMR is not just a human health issue. It also contributes to a decline in water quality and is exacerbated by water pollution, particularly from sources such as sewage and agricultural runoff.
53. We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants 12/16/2024
    Conventional water treatment methods can remove PFAS from water, but these processes merely concentrate the contaminants instead of destroying them. However, a new photocatalytic system has been developed that directly targets and dismantles the molecular structure of PFAS, holding the potential for complete mineralization.
54. Warmer Winters Are Fueling A Growth In Algal Blooms Across The Great Lakes 12/16/2024

    While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. Some blooms can even become toxic, which are harmful to people and even pets.

55. How To Minimize Downtime In Ultrapure Water Systems 12/13/2024

    As ultrapure water becomes increasingly indispensable, new technologies redefine industrial standards, fostering resilience and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global market.

56. Ensuring Urban Water Security 12/10/2024

    A key aspect of achieving urban water security is the implementation of demand management, which involves the better use of existing water supplies before plans are made to further increase supply. In particular, demand management promotes water conservation during times of both normal and atypical conditions, through changes in practices, culture, and people's attitudes towards water resources.

57. Harvesting Water From Air: Building Water Resilience In Remote Arid Regions Is Science, Not Science Fiction 12/6/2024
    In Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction novel Dune, survival on the arid planet Arrakis depends on the ingenious ability to harvest water from the atmosphere. Using devices like windtraps and dew collectors, the inhabitants of this desert world extract precious moisture from the air. Today, as the global water crisis worsens, scientists and engineers are making strides in developing real-world atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) technologies, transforming speculative fiction into practical solutions.
58. Revolutionizing Aquaculture: How Pinnacle Ozone Solutions Solves Industry Challenges 12/5/2024

    The aquaculture industry is booming, driven by a growing global appetite for seafood. But behind this growth lies a challenge: ensuring water quality and sustainable operations in environments that are increasingly under pressure.

59. Using Spectral Flow Cytometry To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms In Drinking Water 12/3/2024

    EPA researchers are developing new methods to evaluate the treatment of algae and cyanobacteria in drinking water systems. Through this research, scientists are optimizing the use of chemicals to reduce the presence of these organisms and protect the water ecology.

60. England's Water Companies Now Have To Release Live Sewage Spill Data — Here's Why More Transparency Is The Key To Cleaner Rivers 11/25/2024
    For the first time, anyone in England can now access real-time information of where combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging untreated wastewater into our waterways.