WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
-
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.
-
Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange
This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.
-
Identifying Contaminants Of Concern
In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.
-
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).
-
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.
-
Lake Stewards Fight To Preserve The Lake Lifestyle
Entrusted HOA and lake board members seek the best path forward to preserve the lake lifestyle in the face of algal blooms, health risks, lake closures, unpleasant odors, and falling property values.
-
EPA Finalizes Risk On 1,4-Dioxane: What Water Utilities Must Know
The U.S. EPA recently finalized its revised unreasonable risk determination for 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), concluding that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, necessitating regulatory action to mitigate these risks. The announcement marks several changes in position on 1,4-dioxane and how water authorities are expected to respond.
-
How To Keep E-Waste Out Of The Water Cycle Remote wastewater services are available to monitor e-waste contamination in the global water supply. This article explains the problem, details its scope and threat, and presents devices for the monitoring of e-waste in water.
-
Goodbye Forever After: From Simulations Come Real Promise For PFAS Solutions Chemical simulations powered by artificial intelligence — and a trifecta of companies — may be the beginning of the end for "forever chemicals."
-
How To Detect More Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria In Our Waterways Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined. But AMR is not just a human health issue. It also contributes to a decline in water quality and is exacerbated by water pollution, particularly from sources such as sewage and agricultural runoff.
VIEWS ON THE LATEST REGS
-
A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
-
Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
-
Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.
-
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.
-
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
-
Explore the potential of liquid-filled hard-shell capsules to transform formulation challenges into simple solutions and the benefits they offer patients.
-
This article will explain when and why chemical compatibility matters in water treatment applications, factors that can influence compatibility, and how to determine compatibility in certain cases.
-
Explore maximum compression force as it relates to the type of tool steel being used and the properties of the tablet punch materials.
-
In this article, Transcend will highlight the importance of EPA PFAS drinking water standards as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.
-
Learn more about a differential scanning calorimeter that offers thermal stability screening of buffer formulations and protein sequence modifications.
-
Did you know that the primary value of statistical methods & predictive modeling comes after the initial inventory is created? This is especially true if you believe you have no lead in your system (or have minimal lead) but don’t have records to verify every service line’s material.
-
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.
-
In an example using rituximab and its biosimilars, explore the significance of minor differences of glycosylation in antibodies and its impact on their properties and functionality.
-
Using ozone and UV advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can help industrial facilities achieve compliance, but what's the right process for your application?
-
Learn why understanding the intricacies of IRB review for study changes is essential for researchers and institutions, covering everything from minor amendments to significant modifications.
-
Learn the intricacies of mating SMA and 2.92mm connectors. While often compatible, varying tolerances and design disparities require caution. Delve into MIL-STD-348B specifications and considerations.
-
This article will explain why pre-treatment is so important to direct potable reuse and the most important aspects of pre-treatment design.
-
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.
-
A confocal microscope, a photon detector, a microwave source, and a nanopositioning stage can form the foundation of numerous NV center experiments.
-
Discover how you can achieve a final mAb concentration above 200 g/L while maintaining critical quality attributes.
-
eConsent is transforming clinical research sites by addressing key pain points and streamlining processes for overburdened staff.
-
Read how Rogers Water Utility (RWU) took action to mitigate constant leaks in their distribution system, which made it challenging to maintain volume in the eastern district’s water tower.
-
In this article, take a look at a few non-traditional ROI considerations when thinking about a new technology purchase.