Source Water Resources
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How Is Groundwater Remediated? Methods Explained
9/6/2023
Because groundwater accounts for upwards of 40% of the world’s drinking water, it is imperative that these areas are treated and the pollutants removed and converted into harmless products. This process is known as groundwater remediation.
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How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem
8/29/2023
As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.
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How To Size An Advanced Oxidation System For New Wastewater Installations
8/25/2023
While UV AOP technology continues to gain traction, there are few regulations or standards for it, making it difficult for engineers to specify equipment size for new installations.
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How EPA Researchers Are Using Social Science To Study Water Quality
8/22/2023
Coasts and estuaries are highly valued and provide important resources for communities. These environments provide ecosystem services including food, recreational space, protection from storms, and more. In New England, coastal water quality is particularly important for local communities and economies, with beaches and aquatic environments drawing in millions of visitors each year.
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Re-Thinking The Global Challenge Of Water Scarcity
8/22/2023
During World Water Week, participants from every corner of the world are meeting to discuss solutions to the planet's greatest water challenges, such as poverty, the climate crisis, and biodiversity loss. This year's focus is on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges.
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3 Innovative Ways PepsiCo Is Implementing Circular Water Systems
8/18/2023
The pervasive and increasing incidence of water stress could perhaps be the most clear-cut consequence of climate change. As weather patterns become increasingly erratic and destructive, floods and drought are continuing to deplete water resources. We're no longer seeing predictable rainy and dry seasons to balance water tables. Couple this with growing and migrating populations that create an ever-increasing water demand, and the result is the undeniable water stress we're seeing globally.
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Michigan Pipeline Standoff Could Affect Water Protection And Indigenous Rights Across The U.S.
8/17/2023
Should states and Indigenous nations be able to influence energy projects they view as harmful or contrary to their laws and values? This question lies at the center of a heated debate over Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline, which carries oil and natural gas across Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Decontamination In Days: How Calgon Carbon Cleaned Pearl Harbor
8/11/2023
A first-hand account of how Calgon Carbon Corp. executed a last-minute clean jet fuel contaminated water around the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman.
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Four Tips For A Successful PFAS Removal Pilot Study
8/11/2023
Follow these key steps to conduct a successful pilot study to help remain below their target contaminant limits and cost-effectively comply with regulations.
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Cyanobacteria’s Game Of Blooms: Fast Track Or Endurance Run?
8/10/2023
Just like humans have the freedom to make life choices, cyanobacteria also possess their own unique survival strategies. Groundbreaking research conducted by Griffith University's Australian Rivers Institute unveils the fascinating world of cyanobacteria and how they employ phosphorus storage to thrive.