EPA May Revise Drinking Water Standards After Six-Year Review
Drinking water standards have changed radically since 1908, when Jersey City became the first U.S. municipality to disinfect its water …
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Tracking COVID-19 Variants Through Wastewater Testing
Wastewater testing is proving critical to warn communities where fast-spreading strains of SARS-CoV-2 have taken hold. Last year, the Centers …
The Real Estate Market Is Hot — and So Is the Need for Well Water Testing
The real estate market is sizzling, as anyone with a home to sell or desire to buy knows. A rush …
CDC Releases New Wastewater Surveillance Sampling and Testing Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on wastewater-based disease surveillance that includes considerations …
National Wastewater Surveillance Program Launched to Detect COVID-19 Outbreaks
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the …
Why the New National Wastewater Surveillance System Matters
Testing sewage for RNA from SARS-CoV-2 has become part of a comprehensive surveillance strategy for communities responding to COVID-19 across …
California Defines Microplastics for Drinking Water Testing
The California State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted an official definition of microplastics in drinking water, becoming the first …
More Campuses Testing Wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 Across the U.S.
Testing wastewater for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is increasingly being added to American college and university surveillance plans. …
What SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Testing Means for Your Lab
Around the world, scientists working to protect the public from contracting COVID-19 are utilizing a novel approach: wastewater testing. Evaluating …
Wastewater Coronavirus Testing Shows Promise as a Means to Detect Outbreaks
In the quest to control the pandemic, our best defense might be flowing underground.
According to Science magazine, …
Legionella Pneumophila Risks Rise as COVID-19 Empties Buildings
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted countless offices, hotels, businesses, and facilities to close globally. Man-made water systems once used on …
Answering FAQ About Water Safety and COVID-19
Drawing on information from several reputable industry and public health organizations, we're answering some frequently asked questions about water safety …