Wastewater Surveillance Is an Ethical Issue
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance has become a valuable tool to detect and track infectious …
Saltwater Intrusion and Its Increasing Impact on Freshwater Sources
In the fall of 2022, New Orleans faced a dilemma they'd experienced only four times in recent memory: Salt water …
Removing Ammonia From Wastewater
Nitrates in industrial wastewater and polluted groundwater can be transformed into ammonia for industrial uses, but the process is usually …
Your Lab's Quality Assurance Plan: Essential Elements
Your lab's quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) plans are two foundational elements of ensuring your lab's reliability. While …
Artificial Intelligence Pilot Launches at U.K. Water Utility
An artificial intelligence (AI) pilot project recently launched in the United Kingdom to proactively monitor assets at wastewater treatment facilities. …
UCMR 5 Update: What Water Labs Should Know About PFAS Monitoring
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a growing concern, sparking new regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed …
American Water Shortages, Drought Take Economic Toll
Extreme water shortages across the United States are taking a huge economic toll. The effects extend from coast to coast …
Topping Up Groundwater Increases Testing Needs
To make up for increased dry years, regions around the world that typically source drinking water from rivers and other …
Enterococci Levels Rise in Australian Recreational Spots
Enterococci exceeded safe levels at several popular recreational water areas in New South Wales, Australia, over the past year. Heavy …
New Report Shows Widespread PFAS Pollution in U.S. Surface Waters
An October 2022 report from the Waterkeeper Alliance reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination …
Gaining Clarity on EPA Water Matrices
Water matrices in the United States are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on how that water gets …