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 …
Wastewater Surveillance Expands to New Pathogens and Substances
In late September 2022, COVID-19 was spiking in Massachusetts, according to Boston.com. The uptick in numbers …
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 …
Constructed Wetlands Ease Water Processing Costs
As locations around North America experience drought, municipalities are looking to constructed wetlands—artificial marshes—to absorb and treat rainwater runoff, municipal …
EPA Proposes Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
In the past two years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a hard look at …
Accounting for Measurement Uncertainty in Your Water Lab
Imagine your lab processes water samples for a municipality that conducts beach monitoring for Enterococci bacteria. Your technician runs the …
How Hurricane Ian and Other Storms Impact Water Quality
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwest Florida coast. A Category 4 storm, it brought winds …
Water Sample Hold Times: Are They Right for the Test You're Performing?
Water sample test laboratories know that hold times are critical to ensuring compliance. In this refresher, we take a closer …
Nonpoint Source Pollution Remains the Largest Threat to US Waterways
Water quality in the United States has improved significantly since the signing of the Clean Water …