WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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![questionmarks_Getty-1908249816]( "PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More")
PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And MoreWith the U.S. EPA's PFAS rules now in place, utilities are finding themselves with a growing number of questions regarding how to treat these chemicals, the potential costs, and much more. For answers, Water Online's chief editor, Kevin Westerling, hosted an Ask Me Anything session featuring Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group; Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers; and Lauren Weinrich, Principal Scientist at American Water.
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![IndustrialWW_Getty-539951132]( "Industrial Wastewater Treatment: A Remedy To Freshwater Scarcity?")
Industrial Wastewater Treatment: A Remedy To Freshwater Scarcity? Groundwater levels and pollution, owing to the rising industrialization rate, have increased drastically across the world. To address these issues, many government policies and stringent regulatory norms for industries have been structured, leading to growing prospects for the industrial wastewater treatment market. -
![PVDF_Getty-1311580298]( "PVDF Ban: The Vitally Needed Catalyst For Accelerating Ceramic Membrane Adoption")
PVDF Ban: The Vitally Needed Catalyst For Accelerating Ceramic Membrane AdoptionAs Europe edges closer to regulating the production of PVDF membranes — key contributors to the toxic PFAS, 'forever chemicals' — the water industry finds itself at a critical crossroads.
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![Wooden blocks PFAS-GettyImages-2145498657]( "One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance")
One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance With the U.S. EPA's new rule limiting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, utilities now face time-related obstacles for dealing with these PFAS. However, working with an integrated solutions provider can help streamline processes and ensure systems are up and running ahead of federal deadlines. -
![steelchimney_Getty-1462059375]( "In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing Threat")
In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing ThreatHundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September. In disasters like these, the industrial damage can unfold over days, and residents may not hear about releases of toxic chemicals into water or the air until days or weeks later, if they find out at all. Yet pollution releases are common.
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![Marcus Rink, DWI]( "Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water")
Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water How research, innovation, and collaboration are driving the water sector forward in the face of increasing challenges. -
![nassau-county]( "World's Largest 1,4-Dioxane Treatment Initiative")
World's Largest 1,4-Dioxane Treatment InitiativeGroundwater on Long Island, New York, contains the contaminant 1,4-dioxane. Despite no federal regulation, local water providers and state authorities have taken action to address contamination, establishing a state-enforced maximum contaminant level.
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![0924-Revolutionized]( "Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives")
Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives How a potential contaminant itself can be utilized in treatment to remove other contaminants. -
![0924-374Water]( "9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water")
9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water Recent U.S. EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water show the importance of addressing contamination, the need for substantial investment in infrastructure, and the importance of environmental justice and innovation, making these issues critical for the upcoming November elections. Here are nine important things to know. -
![ashstream_Getty-1512301636]( "Urban Wildfires Disrupt Streams And Their Tiny Inhabitants — Losing These Insects Is A Warning Of Bigger Water Problems")
Urban Wildfires Disrupt Streams And Their Tiny Inhabitants — Losing These Insects Is A Warning Of Bigger Water Problems When you think of urban wildfires, you might picture charred trees and houses. But beneath the surface of nearby streams, fires can also cause a silent upheaval — one that affects populations of creatures that are important indicators of the water's health.
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS
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VIEWS ON THE LATEST REGS
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![Rusty-pipe-GettyImages-186881378]( "Clearing LCRI Hurdles")
Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). -
![GettyImages-1250844105-water-line-service]( "Making Sense Of GRR For LCRR: How Galvanized Service Lines Factor Into Inventory Requirements")
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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![Human Hand sign for small-GettyImages-168259334]( "A Tiny Bit Of PFAS")
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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![Hazard signs-GettyImages-1467383857]( "How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem")
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.
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![faucet_Getty-855532396]( "The Water Industry Reacts To Proposed PFAS Regulations For Drinking Water")
With the U.S. EPA’s recent announcement proposing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for certain PFAS, stakeholders throughout the water industry — representing utilities, industry, the environment, legal interests, and public health — were quick to offer their opinions.
MORE WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES
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![Scientists In Laboratory GettyImages-1140779754]( "A Novel Thermodynamic Assay For Biomolecular Structure Stability")
This comparability study utilized a nano differential scanning calorimeter to detect biomolecular structure changes in response to subtle manipulations of liquid protein reference formulation.
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![Petri Dishes GettyImages-1214033163]( "Metabolite And Nutrient Analysis As Crucial Components For Optimal Upstream Process")
Discover how insights into cell metabolism can further enable the development of efficient cell culture processes through tailored nutrient supplementation and monitoring.
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![Science techonlogy-research-development-discovery-GettyImages-1209662272]( "Organ-Chips And Animal Models: Sensitivity Explained")
Learn about the significance of sensitivity in drug development and how researchers can improve their pipelines by employing more sensitive models.
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![GettyImages- 1385105013 sIRB]( "sIRB Oversight For Multisite Research")
Learn how clinical teams using a single institutional review board (sIRB) can oversee all trial sites in a multisite study.
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![GettyImages-1682668597_lead pipe magnifying]( "Decoding LCRI: Exploring How Technology Can Help With Compliance")
The use of lead pipes was banned in the 1980s, yet over 9.2 million American households still connect to water through lead pipes and lead service lines. These decades-old lead pipes pose an ever-present risk to the health and wellbeing of Americans.
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![GettyImages-1499105300_350_300]( "Supercharging Acoustic Leak Detection With Analytics")
The integration of advanced analytics can take acoustic leak detection systems to another level by leveraging noise filtering, pattern recognition, and comprehensive data analysis.
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![Dec Group assessment]( "The Importance Of A Multifaceted Approach To Containment")
Risk assessment is integral to manufacturing processes, particularly in drug production, and having effective containment strategies can help identify potential hazards and ensure worker safety
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![GettyImages-186705117_450_300 (002)]( "New EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them")
Smaller water utilities may be in a panic over the EPA's proposed federal limits on PFAS, but there are two reasons for these smaller utilities to remain hopeful.
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![1291770278]( "Continuing Education: How About Online Training?")
In this Q&A, Laura Tegethoff from 360water discusses online training for utilities.
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![Long-island-CS]( "AOP Removal In Aquifer Remediation")
In this case study, read about a successful pilot test in Long Island, New York, removing 1,4 dioxane from water. The technology used offers improved efficiency, reduced maintenance, and ongoing monitoring for reliable water treatment.
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![GettyImages-1409578453-mRNA-LNP-lipid-nanoparticle-RNA therapy]( "TFF Cassettes With 100 kDa Membranes For RNA And LNP Applications")
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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![getty-1304227387]( "The Hidden Dangers Of Faulty Equipment In Heavy Metal Testing")
In an industry where accuracy and reliability are crucial, the impact of faulty equipment cannot be overstated. The frustration and risks associated with unreliable testing devices are real and significant.
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![manufacturing-tablets-GettyImages-1283489812]( "Aligning Pediatric Patient Needs With Drug Development Success")
Srinivasan Shanmugam, Ph.D., Executive Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Adare, discusses pediatric patient compliance, regulations impacting trial access, excipients within formulations, and more.
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![GettyImages-944946066_450_300]( "How To Pull A Representative Activated Carbon Sample (And Why It Matters)")
Analyzing a GAC sample reveals if the media should be reactivated or disposed of. Therefore, it is critical that operators follow this definitive guide for pulling a representative sample.
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![GettyImages-1212392754-petri-bacteria-plasmid-lab]( "From Workhorse To Powerhouse: Engineering E. Coli For Novel Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing")
Recent advancements in genetic engineering and analytical techniques have significantly enhanced E. coli's potential for protein expression.
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![GettyImages-627023398 clinical lab]( "Navigating PFAS \"Forever Chemicals\" In Medical Devices - What's On The Horizon")
Gain an understanding of PFAS, their properties, environmental impact, health risks, and regulatory challenges, focusing on the specific implications for the medical device industry.
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![GettyImages-521051651]( "LCRI: A Shift To Mandatory Service Line Replacement Within 10 Years")
Mandatory LSL replacement is a fundamental shift from the LCR in its approach to service line replacement, moving from a trigger-based approach to a mandatory, system-wide replacement mandate.
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![GettyImages-545675310_450_300]( "Best Strategies For Monitoring And Control Of Ozone And Biologically Active Filtration Systems")
There are many ways to monitor and control ozonation and biologically active filtration systems and operators need to know which one will work best for the intended application.
