SOURCE WATER RESOURCES

• UK Legionella Risk In RAAC-Affected Buildings

  One of the UK’s biggest news stories of 2023 centered on RAAC, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Used widely from the mid-1950s through to the early 1990s, the predicted lifespan of this type of concrete was 30 years, which is why the issue hit the headlines — and why water systems could be at risk.

• Benefits Of Utilities Analytics And Automation Software For Energy Savings And Efficiency

  Discover how technology supports the demand for data and drives the right actions to optimize utilities usage and provide significant energy savings.

• Predicting How Effective Water Filters Are At Removing A Variety Of PFAS

  A major topic of research for EPA researchers is evaluating how effective different water treatment technologies are at removing PFAS from drinking water. Unfortunately, there are thousands of different types of PFAS chemicals and each of them may respond differently to the same type of water treatment technology.

• Treating 1,4-Dioxane Using Advanced Oxidation Processes

  What is 1,4-dioxane, and why is it an issue? Read this article to learn more about this byproduct and how it can be treated. 

• How PFAS Are Getting Into Miami's Biscayne Bay

  PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leach out of failing septic systems and landfills and wash off airport runways and farm fields, they can end up in streams that ultimately discharge into ocean ecosystems where fish, dolphins, manatees, sharks, and other marine species live.

• Water Distribution – Why Measurement Matters When Every Drop Counts

  With water resources stretched by the needs of an increasing global population, the need for transformative technologies across the water industry has never been more urgent.

• Optimizing Water Utility Operations Through Data-Driven Insights

  Limited visibility into distribution networks can cause issues like undetected leaks and billing inaccuracies. AMI and analytics can provide continuous monitoring for improved anomaly detection and prioritized actions.

• The Rio Grande Isn't Just A Border — It's A River In Crisis

  In the U.S., people often think of the Rio Grande mainly as a political border that features in negotiations over immigration, narcotics smuggling, and trade. But there's another crisis on the river that receives far less attention. The river is in decline, suffering from overuse, drought, and contentious water rights negotiations.

• The Environmental Law Of The Border Wall

  Evaluating President Biden's decision to waive environmental laws to expedite border wall construction in Texas.
• What Is Seawater Intrusion? A Hydrogeologist Explains The Shifting Balance Between Fresh And Salt Water At The Coast

  Fresh water is essential for drinking, irrigation, and healthy ecosystems. When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives, and livelihoods.