Source Water Resources

  1. Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations 4/17/2024
    In several U.S. states, government agencies and utilities are exploring how to treat wastewater properly so it can be used for drinking water — what we know as potable water reuse. While potable reuse is not a new concept, it's being pursued more aggressively with renewed support and new ideas as we see limits with existing water sources.
  2. Solutions For Every Stage Of The Water Lifecycle 4/3/2024

    Solving daunting water scarcity challenges serve as the battle cry for the modernization of the water industry; and for many addressing these challenges, is their north star in their pursuit of innovation in water design and management.

  3. How Remote Water Quality Monitoring Improves Crisis Response 3/27/2024

    Remote water quality monitoring, a key component to effective crisis response, can mitigate the risk of contaminated source water or distributed water reaching consumers.

  4. Water Is Beer 3/25/2024
    My water career started with beer. No, not the amount I drank on my way to my chemical engineering degree at Manhattan College. I mean the 10,000+ hours I spent optimizing filtration systems in breweries throughout the world.
  5. Solutions In Bloom: How Flowers Are Being Used To Clean Up Polluted Waterways 3/21/2024

    Pollution and microplastics float down waterways that treatment plants have to manage. Alongside these contaminants are drifting flowers that clear aquatic habitats. Recent research shows they could be an organic method for removing phosphorus and nitrogen.

  6. EPA Researchers Develop Method For Studying Agricultural Nutrient Pollution In The Midwest 3/19/2024

    Nutrient pollution is one of the most pressing issues currently facing U.S. waterways. Nutrient pollution primarily refers to when nitrogen and phosphorus, two elements that occur naturally, have adverse effects on water if they are overabundant. Excess nutrients are a result of runoff from fertilizers, detergents, wastewater, automobile emissions, and more. When these nutrients exceed natural amounts, it can lead to harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, which threaten aquatic biodiversity, as well as human health and industries like commercial fishing.

  7. How Energy Choices Influence Water Quality 3/18/2024

    Using earth-friendly energy and conserving water supports the fight against climate change and preserves our freshwater reserves.

  8. Lead From Old Paint And Pipes Is Still A Harmful And Deadly Hazard In Millions Of U.S. Homes 3/13/2024
    The WHO estimates that more than 1 million deaths each year are attributable to lead poisoning. In more recent years, this number has risen at an incredible pace, with some research showing that nearly 5.5 million adults die from lead-related health complications. Understanding and addressing this persistent problem will require improved monitoring, targeted remediation, and a great deal more awareness and dialogue.
  9. Spotlight On Reclaimed Water Regulations: California 3/13/2024

    Technological advancements play a crucial role in shaping reclaimed water regulations, as new methods for treating and reusing wastewater emerge.

  10. Now Is The Time To Embrace Water Reuse And Recycling 3/12/2024
    What do the semiconductor, food and beverage, petrochemical, and power generation industries have in common? They all rely on water to produce — an increasingly scarce resource.