Prioritizing Water Quality Sampling Using Machine Learning
Half of the world's population uses groundwater for drinking, and nearly as many utilize it to irrigate crops. This water …
New Wastewater Management Tools for Lagoons
More than 3,000 years ago, a Bronze Age wastewater manager dumped sewage into a pond—and found given time, the resulting …
Water Laboratory Recovery Remains Critical After Hurricane Helene
In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina hard, sweeping away homes, businesses, and residents. But the disaster …
Well Water Testing: Not Regulated but Still Required for Health
After Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina in September 2024, many private wells remained unsafe for …
Advanced Technology Boosts Water Industry Efficiency
Over the last decade, new regulatory pressures and shifting environmental concerns have made business as usual tougher for the water …
The Safe Drinking Water Act Protects Public Health for 50 Years
It's been 50 years since President Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on December 16, 1974. During …
Palm Beach County Reclaims Potable Water to Enhance Supply
Given the rapidly growing population, threat of climate change, and tightening supply of potable water, utilities are under pressure to …
How Water Quality Impacts Climate Change—and Vice Versa
Although many studies look at how climate change impacts water quality, few turn that around and ask how water quality …
Deteriorating Water Quality Could Impact Europeans' Health
In May 2024, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report on the health risks posed by climate-related floods, droughts, …
Digital Twins Optimize Water Management
In recent decades, sensors and meters, analytics for real-time and historical data, and models that help predict performance have helped …
EPA Deadline for Lead Service Line Inventories Approaching
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Recognizing that fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the …