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 …
Climate Change Increases Temperature's Significance as a Water Quality Indicator
Of the main water quality indicators that water test labs assess—including dissolved oxygen, acidity, dissolved solids, …
EPA Finalizes WOTUS Rule With Implications for Regulated Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army announced a final …
How to Conserve Water Quantity and Preserve Water Quality
You use water to drink, cook, shower, flush toilets, and wash dishes, clothes, cars, and more every day. While it …
The Growing Impact of Invasive Species on Water Quality
In December 2022, U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) announced the signing into law of their bipartisan …
Data Integrity 101 for Water Labs: What You Need to Know
Data integrity is essential for water labs. Erroneous information resulting from poor practices can mean ineffective or delayed treatment, which …
LSL Inventories and Water Quality Sampling Protocols: What Water Labs Should Know
A large body of research shows lead exposure is dangerous at any level and can have long-term effects on children's …
Drones for Water Quality Testing Offer a Valuable New Tool
In the last decade, several manufacturers have introduced drones for water quality testing, making it easier to monitor and provide …