Water Quality Sampling Robots Provide Insight Into Seasonal Variation
Water shortages due to climate change affect not only humans but all life in an ecosystem. That impact makes managing …
Fracking Is Draining US Groundwater at an Alarming Rate
Today's energy giants aren't just drilling for oil and gas—they're after water, too. New fracking wells are consuming millions of …
Dry Farming Helps Growers Deal with Water Scarcity
Farmers today face a double whammy when it comes to irrigating crops. First, prime growing land is often owned by …
Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water Continues to Cause Concern
In 1996, the town of Hinkley, California sued Pacific Gas & Electric, alleging that contamination of …
Clear-Cutting Forests Could Threaten Water Quality
A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service study revealed that about 90% of the West …
Trading Sewage Could Save Puget Sound Water Quality and Marine Life
Although it's often known for its stunning beauty and abundant marine life, much of Puget Sound is plagued with oxygen …
Improve Water Quality by Reducing Wasted Water
Over the past 50 years, the U.S. population has doubled—and water use has tripled, according to …
River Water Quality Worldwide Suffers From Extreme Weather Events
Extreme weather events due to the changing climate make managing river water quality and quantity tougher than ever. But precisely …
Does Sulfur Bacteria in Water Make it Unsafe to Drink?
When someone smells rotten eggs after turning on the tap, they may decide they don't need a drink or a …
Energy-Efficient and Water-Wise Buildings Can Put Water Safety at Risk
Managers who strive to make energy-efficient and water-wise buildings still need to keep water safe for occupants. But that can …
Federal Water Pollution Rule Limits Protections
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA, the U.S. Environmental Protection …
EPA Grant Program Aims to Rebuild Tomorrow's Water Industry Workforce
To support clean drinking water and efficient wastewater services, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investing
| Dec 08, 2023