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Safe drinking water depends not only on treatment, but also on knowing when harmful microorganisms may be present in source waters. Researchers have now developed a data-driven framework that uses routinely measured water quality indicators to predict pathogen concentrations and estimate their potential health risks.

Water scarcity is not just a matter of a lack of supply. What if there is enough water available, but its quality leaves much to be desired? And what if the interests of the various sectors - households, agriculture, industry and energy producers - also clash with each other?

Water is one of the most valuable resources in global food and beverage manufacturing. It supports critical operations including ingredient preparation, food processing, equipment sanitation, cooling, steam generation, and quality control. However, increasing water scarcity, rising utility costs, and stricter environmental regulations are encouraging manufacturers to adopt advanced technologies that improve water efficiency.

On the heels of potentially the most widespread cyberattack by a nation state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) have launched the Water Watch Center (WWC).

Recent FBI and EPA warnings about cyberattacks on internet-connected operational technology at U.S. water utilities underscore a broader risk: adversaries systematically hunt for any internet-facing asset an operator has not fully secured.

According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the global industrial water treatment chemicals market size reached USD 16.4 billion in 2024, reflecting robust demand across a spectrum of industrial sectors.