Source Water Contamination Resources
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One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance
10/18/2024
With the U.S. EPA's new rule limiting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, utilities now face time-related obstacles for dealing with these PFAS. However, working with an integrated solutions provider can help streamline processes and ensure systems are up and running ahead of federal deadlines.
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In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing Threat
10/1/2024
Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September. In disasters like these, the industrial damage can unfold over days, and residents may not hear about releases of toxic chemicals into water or the air until days or weeks later, if they find out at all. Yet pollution releases are common.
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Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water
9/23/2024
How research, innovation, and collaboration are driving the water sector forward in the face of increasing challenges.
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World's Largest 1,4-Dioxane Treatment Initiative
9/9/2024
Groundwater on Long Island, New York, contains the contaminant 1,4-dioxane. Despite no federal regulation, local water providers and state authorities have taken action to address contamination, establishing a state-enforced maximum contaminant level.
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9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water
9/6/2024
Recent U.S. EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water show the importance of addressing contamination, the need for substantial investment in infrastructure, and the importance of environmental justice and innovation, making these issues critical for the upcoming November elections. Here are nine important things to know.
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Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives
9/6/2024
How a potential contaminant itself can be utilized in treatment to remove other contaminants.
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Urban Wildfires Disrupt Streams And Their Tiny Inhabitants — Losing These Insects Is A Warning Of Bigger Water Problems
8/26/2024
When you think of urban wildfires, you might picture charred trees and houses. But beneath the surface of nearby streams, fires can also cause a silent upheaval — one that affects populations of creatures that are important indicators of the water's health.
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Rapid Small-Scale Column Tests For PFAS Treatment Evaluation
8/8/2024
While pilot columns provide the most accurate estimations for predicting full-scale PFAS treatment performance by GAC or IX resin, they can be costly and time-consuming. Rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCTs) offer significant advantages over pilot columns, including less time, lower costs, less media, smaller sample volume, and faster data turnaround.
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The Role Of Policy In Protecting Water Quality
8/8/2024
Businesses, governments, and communities can all play a role in safeguarding water quality by embracing a multifaceted policy framework that integrates modern technology with a focus on mitigating public health risks. In this article, we'll analyze exactly how water quality affects public health, how policy has shaped modern water quality, and what types of policies will be needed in the future.
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Eco-Dredging: Balancing Sediment Removal With Environmental Preservation
7/19/2024
Wastewater professionals in the U.S. are cleaning up their processes to represent sustainable ideals. Dredging is next on the list to become a greener version of itself. Sediment removal may be dredging's basis, but it is possible to respect habitats, biodiversity, and conservation despite the activity.