Cholera Deaths Highlight Unsafe Water Quality in South Africa
In the small town of Hammanskraal, South Africa, 23 residents have died of cholera since May …
Freshwater Mussels Help Clean Degraded Waters
Various forms of pollution cause degraded waters, including suspended sediment, excess nutrients, harmful bacteria, and heavy metals. A water body …
Water Testing Drones Take Off
Drone-based water testing has gained traction over recent years. While the technology varies, it generally involves deploying an unmanned aerial …
Aquality App Addresses Water Contamination in Agriculture
In the ever-pressing work to reduce water contamination, the Dutch nonprofit Deltares has partnered with IBM to offer a solution. …
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 Calls for Worldwide Support from Water Professionals
On World Water Day, March 22, 2023, IDEXX CEO Jay Mazelsky announced IDEXX's pledge to join other industry leaders to …
Chain of Custody Basics for Water Labs
Proper chain of custody procedures are essential for any water lab seeking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Laboratory Certification for Drinking …
Drinking Water Regulations May Soon Include Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six …
Legionella Pneumophila Regulations Pass in New Brunswick
A new law requires Legionella pneumophila testing for cooling towers in New Brunswick at least once every 30 days. The …
Introducing New Test Protocols to Your Water Lab Team
Your lab needs many different test protocols to ensure healthy water for many uses—from drinking to agriculture to recreational use. …
Wetlands Lose Protections in Supreme Court Ruling
For more than a decade, Michael and Chantell Sackett battled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in court over filling the …