WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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![photons_Getty-165661265]( "We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants")
We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants Conventional water treatment methods can remove PFAS from water, but these processes merely concentrate the contaminants instead of destroying them. However, a new photocatalytic system has been developed that directly targets and dismantles the molecular structure of PFAS, holding the potential for complete mineralization. -
![algaebloom_Getty-1325923519]( "Warmer Winters Are Fueling A Growth In Algal Blooms Across The Great Lakes")
Warmer Winters Are Fueling A Growth In Algal Blooms Across The Great LakesWhile commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. Some blooms can even become toxic, which are harmful to people and even pets.
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![cytometry]( "Using Spectral Flow Cytometry To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms In Drinking Water")
Using Spectral Flow Cytometry To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms In Drinking WaterEPA researchers are developing new methods to evaluate the treatment of algae and cyanobacteria in drinking water systems. Through this research, scientists are optimizing the use of chemicals to reduce the presence of these organisms and protect the water ecology.
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![watersample_Getty-1169840024]( "England's Water Companies Now Have To Release Live Sewage Spill Data — Here's Why More Transparency Is The Key To Cleaner Rivers")
England's Water Companies Now Have To Release Live Sewage Spill Data — Here's Why More Transparency Is The Key To Cleaner Rivers For the first time, anyone in England can now access real-time information of where combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are discharging untreated wastewater into our waterways. -
![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 More With 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. -
![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.
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS
For remote sites with peak populations between 500 and 2,000 people, the newterra PWT-125 Mini Train System offers exceptional capacity and flexibility. The base system for up to 500 people consists of two 40' containerized elements – a discrete distribution/disinfection unit and a treatment unit. The Mini Train design allows up to four (4) treatment units to be added to a single distribution unit, providing potable water treatment for 2,000 people. The system is designed to integrate with containerized or free standing tanks for water storage. The treatment system is available for both groundwater and surface water sources.
In small to medium-sized desalination systems the SALINO® Pressure Center proves that greatness has nothing to do with size. The 4-in-1 technology combines all relevant components needed for pressure boosting and energy recovery in one RO system.
With the high cost of infrastructure replacement and demands for more stringent environmental standards, newterra modular treatment systems are driving the adoption of decentralized solutions.
The new Ascentis® Express PFAS HPLC column, with its Fused-Core technology and a particle size of 2.7 μm, delivers fast and high-resolution separations with excellent selectivity, peak shape, and necessary retention to perform in EPA methods 537.1, 533 and 8327.
EPRO™ Commercial Systems are designed to maximize water purification efficiency. Available models offer a choice of flow rates and configurations for removal of dissolved solids and other impurities from tap water or brackish water. Purified high-quality water is supplied to your application at existing point of use.
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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![GettyImages-1420107347_450_300_start line]( "How To Properly Start-Up And Condition A New Granular Activated Carbon Bed")
Bed conditioning and startup procedures are designed to optimize the performance of the carbon bed and maximize adsorption capacity to achieve treatment goals.
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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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![medical workder in laboratory-GettyImages-1635838020]( "From Idea To Market: The 5 Stages Of Product Development")
Discover the essential regulatory pathways and requirements for developing and distributing medical devices in the United States to ensure compliance and successful market entry.
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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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![nikuni-pump]( "How To Optimize Your DAF System With Air Dissolving Pumps")
Despite their importance in modern wastewater applications, not all DAFs are created equal. Factors, such as the components that make up these systems, will influence how well they work and how long they last.
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![GettyImages-525440697 scientists, team,lab]( "Successful Method Migration Of The USP Quetiapine Fumarate Impurities Method")
Successful method migration to a new HPLC system can be challenging. The gradient USP method for Quetiapine Fumarate Impurities was analyzed on two legacy HPLC systems and on modern technology.
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![GettyImages-1346675513 lab materials]( "Impact Of Glycosylation On The Effector Functions Of Monoclonal Antibodies")
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.
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![Exosomes GettyImages-1078208498]( "MISEV Guidelines Inspire Fledgling EV/Exosome Analytics Services")
Knowing the MISEV characterization guideline will allow your researchers to report EV studies in a uniform, transparent manner allowing for data comparison and reproducibility across different labs.
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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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![LCRI-announcement]( "Lead And Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) – What They Mean For Water Utilities")
It's time for water systems to start preparing for compliance. Here are some highlights of the proposed changes and how they affect water utilities.
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![GettyImages-1125873775 magnifying glass]( "PFAS Beyond Removal: 7 Often-Overlooked Factors")
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.
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![AOP-for-industrial]( "How Industrial Facilities Can Achieve Compliance And Prevent Downstream Contamination Using Advanced Oxidation Processes")
Read about how advanced oxidation processes can offer exceptional benefits in preventing contaminants from leaching into groundwater and surface water.
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![GettyImages-1154945979 swimming pool]( "The Dog Days Of Summer And Their Impact On Water Quality")
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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![Antibody drug conjugates ADCs GettyImages-1715913285]( "Extractables In Single-Use Systems Used In ADC Manufacturing")
To address concerns about using organic solvents in the ADC process, extractables studies were conducted on a disposable chromatography column housing and two different disposable flow paths.
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![Compliance GettyImages-1212446127]( "Compressed Gas Contamination: Guidelines For Control In Aseptic Manufacturing")
Explore key guidelines for preserving the purity and quality of compressed gas, with an emphasis on contaminants, monitoring, and preventive maintenance practices.
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![GettyImages-1132994802_450_300]( "6 Considerations When Preparing For Carbon Media Replacement")
This guide can help operators ensure seamless granular activated carbon (GAC) media changeouts, minimizing downtime and maintaining high water quality standards.
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![GettyImages-486880074 frozen pizza]( "Why The Sudden Rise In Metal Contaminants In Food Manufacturing?")
Frozen foods present unique challenges to metal detectors due to their wet and conductive nature. See how multiscan technology is working to help overcome these hurdles in frozen pizza manufacturing.
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![GettyImages-1303046515]( "Modernizing Operational Maintenance At Treatment Plants")
In 2017, the Harford County Division of Water and Sewer began looking for a modern work management solution to help automate preventive maintenance, coordinate work activities between groups, manage material inventories, and capture important data.
