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A new study has unveiled a new method to cost-effectively and practically test for “forever chemicals” in water, potentially revolutionising environmental PFAS monitoring.

Emerson today released the new Rosemount 396A Anti-Coating pH Sensor for measuring pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in dirty, abrasive, and high-solids applications.

Even with average monthly water bills hovering at $100, nationwide, just $1.00 lower than the record high reached in 2025, customer satisfaction with local water utilities has risen this year, driven by notable gains in customer service and perceptions of cost, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction is up 8 points year over year to 523 (on a 1,000-point scale), suggesting that clearer communication and better support are helping utilities boost satisfaction scores without relying on lower costs.

Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a catalyst capable of transforming asset management, decision-making, and customer engagement.

Unsafe drinking water is not just a technical problem. It is a sign of deeper inequality, concludes a new investigation of the state of water quality in 138 countries by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU‑INWEH).

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) joins the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, under which IDRA will serve as a supporting organization and join the Center’s Advisory Council.