WIP Editorial
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How To Keep E-Waste Out Of The Water Cycle
1/13/2025
Remote wastewater services are available to monitor e-waste contamination in the global water supply. This article explains the problem, details its scope and threat, and presents devices for the monitoring of e-waste in water.
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2025 Water Forecast: Transition, Changes, And Trends
1/7/2025
Hmmm … what’s new for 2025? That's asked with a hint of knowing sarcasm, as the incoming presidential administration promises to disrupt the status quo. The change in direction for environmental policy, including impacts on regulations as well as traditional and human infrastructure, has yet to fully reveal itself.
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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.
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How Industry Is Leveraging Remote Wastewater Services To Improve Operations
12/3/2024
Remote wastewater services offer numerous benefits across various industries, enhancing cost efficiency and environmental sustainability. What follows are some real-world examples of industries utilizing these services.
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PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More
11/7/2024
With the U.S. EPA's PFAS rules now in place, utilities are finding themselves with a growing number of questions regarding how to treat these chemicals, the potential costs, and much more. For answers, Water Online's chief editor, Kevin Westerling, hosted an Ask Me Anything session featuring Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group; Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers; and Lauren Weinrich, Principal Scientist at American Water.
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Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations
10/31/2024
A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
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Clearing LCRI Hurdles
10/31/2024
Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
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Innovative PFAS Treatment Proves Less Is More
10/30/2024
A new PFAS treatment system from the University of British Columbia (UBC) features a patented UV catalyst that requires only minimal light, making it much more energy-efficient. Learn more from two of the principals involved in its development.
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The Importance Of Youth Engagement In Water Conservation And Environmental Initiatives
10/22/2024
In a recent episode of The Water Online Show, co-host Travis Kennedy and I had the pleasure of welcoming Moalie Jose, a dedicated board member of the Maryland Environmental Service and a talented engineer with Hazen and Sawyer. The conversation revolved around Moalie's impactful initiatives aimed at advancing water and environmental causes in the Baltimore community.
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Well Water Safety 101: Maintaining Purity In Home Water Supplies
10/21/2024
Private wells can be an excellent source of drinking water, but they require diligent maintenance and monitoring to ensure safety and quality. Maintaining well-water purity also involves understanding contamination risks, leveraging advanced monitoring techniques, and implementing targeted treatments.