WIP Editorial

31. 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.

32. 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.
33. Navigating The PFAS Crisis: Insights From An Environmental Legal Expert 10/22/2024

    In the wake of the U.S. EPA finalizing rules for several types of PFAS, utilities are grappling with how to comply with these stringent regulations and manage the potentially immense costs. Speaking on The Water Online Show, Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group, shared some insights on how water utilities can navigate this legal and financial quagmire.

34. 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.
35. Water Infrastructure Projects Are Abundant As Cities And States Face Shortages 10/15/2024

    The number of people affected by water scarcity is expected to grow as populations increase and as weather patterns become more unpredictable and extreme. Many state leaders, however, are aggressively planning water infrastructure projects to increase water supply or provide more efficient use of available resources to curb the very negative impacts of water stress.

36. Seawall Will Raise Quality Of Life For Shore Communities In Staten Island, New York 10/8/2024

    During the intense winds and flooding of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Joseph McAllister, an electrician, was driving around South Beach, Staten Island, New York trying to help his neighbors stranded in the dark.

37. Strategies For Enhancing pH Control Systems In Wastewater Treatment 9/23/2024
    Managing pH in wastewater treatment is a crucial undertaking for water utilities. Solid contaminants often receive more attention, as they're more obvious threats, but sub-optimal pH levels can be dangerous, too.
38. Water, Water Everywhere…And Upgrades Are Rampant 9/23/2024

    Rarely does Congress pass a bill that allocates $50 billion to cities and counties to support water infrastructure projects. But that happened when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed by Congress several years ago. As of May 2024, nearly half of the funding, $25 billion to be exact, was still available to support upcoming water projects.

39. Fast-Growing Cities Have High Demand For Private Sector Contracting Partners 9/18/2024
    The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. The fast-growing areas of the country offer immediate opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as all types of contracting options.
40. New Approaches To "Old" Water Issues 9/6/2024

    A look at the latest thinking on some longstanding but still very relevant concerns — replacing water pipelines and workers.