WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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A Paradigm Shift In Reservoir Management
Reservoir managers are utilizing a risk management framework along with innovative metrics to address the root causes of lake degradation, including eutrophication, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms.
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What's That Microplastic? Advances In Machine Learning Are Making Identifying Plastics In The Environment More Reliable Microplastics — the tiny particles of plastic shed when litter breaks down — are everywhere, from the deep sea to Mount Everest, and many researchers worry that they could harm human health. Now, a team of scientists has developed a tool to make identification of microplastics using their unique chemical fingerprint more reliable.
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PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion
The U.S. per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analytical instrumentation market is poised for strong expansion, with a projected CAGR exceeding 20% over the next seven years, according to a new report by Verify Markets.1 Valued at approximately $190 million in 2024, the market is expected to surpass $800 million by 2031. Key drivers in the market include rising concerns over increasing risks associated with PFAS exposure, the U.S. EPA’s federal rule on drinking water, and investments to boost testing and treating PFAS in water.
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New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks
How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals.
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Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031) The U.S. PFAS water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to grow at over 11% from 2024 to 2031, primarily driven by stringent regulatory requirements and enhanced public awareness of PFAS contamination risks. The market was estimated at over $90 million in 2024.
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PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: Study
Prenatal exposure to PFAS may impact the immune system and increase the risk of certain childhood infections, a new study shows. It is the largest study of the potential health impacts of PFAS, as well as the first to focus on the link between the chemicals and commonly diagnosed infections in children.
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Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange
This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.
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Identifying Contaminants Of Concern
In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.
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Lobbying In PFAS Industry Is Rife Across Europe — The Inside Story
A team of academic researchers, lawyers, and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed at gutting a proposed EU-wide restriction on the use of “forever chemicals.” This campaign saw significant increases in the lobbying expenditure of major producers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals — Here's What Los Angeles Needs To Know Several local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about not using the potentially unsafe drinking water. Here's what residents in the area, and anyone else living near where a wildfire burns, need to know.
VIEWS ON THE LATEST REGS
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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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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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Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.
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In the most recent edition of Water Innovations, there is not a single article focused on PFAS. That wouldn't be exceptional if not for the fact that discussion around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has so thoroughly dominated the water space lately. And yet, I penned this as an intro to the edition — just "a tiny bit of PFAS" content — because a small portion of PFAS is of the utmost importance in terms of treatment, policy, and cost.
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As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.
MORE WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES
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This study showcases the performance of regenerated cellulose flat sheet membranes with a 100 kDa molecular weight cutoff for UF/DF of RNA molecules by TFF.
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Learn about what’s available and what’s coming in the safe and permanent destruction of PFAS.
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Asking the right questions and properly vetting vendors are key to avoiding an over-engineered PFAS treatment package.
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Biodegradable polymer microspheres control drug release through crystalline and amorphous properties, analyzed using DSC, MDSC, and TGA to determine composition and stability for precise delivery.
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Ensure the potency and efficacy of your biologic products with Catalent's GMP-compliant potency bioassay, offering accurate real-time assessments for GMP release and stability testing.
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Turbidity monitoring is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern water quality management, crucial for detecting contaminants and ensuring safe drinking water.
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Each state’s guidance on the use of statistical analysis (and predictive modeling) varies. Explore the specifics about your state’s guidance to use statistical analysis for no-lead validation and material classification.
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Keep your cells thriving. Learn the essential cell culture media change protocol, including frequency, steps, and tips for optimal cell growth. Discover best practices and avoid common pitfalls.
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eCOA solutions enhance data quality in clinical trials by preventing common issues in paper-based COA data, such as missing, ambiguous, or conflicting entries, and ensuring reliable data collection.
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This series explores crucial questions surrounding condensate management. In the first part, we examine where condensate comes from and what it contains.
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The Trial Master File (TMF) landscape in 2025 will require companies to stay attuned to the evolving ICH E6(R3) guidelines and the full implementation of the CTIS.
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Protecting the quality of water sources — for both drinking and recreation — is a year-round pursuit, but during the hot summer months, water utilities must contend with a few unique challenges brought on by warmer weather.
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Explore how PFAS in medical devices pose environmental and health concerns, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
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Engineers and project managers must take a complete cradle-to-grave approach when considering which technologies to implement as well as which vendors to partner with for their PFAS solution.
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Learn why incorporating alternative study designs to efficiently determine a safe and optimal RP2D is paramount for clinical research in 2024 and beyond.
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See how the implementation of cross-form logic can minimize data errors and alleviate burnout for clinical research coordinators handling complex trial data entry.
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Recent advancements in genetic engineering and analytical techniques have significantly enhanced E. coli's potential for protein expression.
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While performance and cost matter, there are a range of other factors that can have a substantial impact on the overall viability and success of a solution.