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 …
Water Testing Could Reveal More About the Link Between Minerals and Coronary Artery Disease
Recent research shows that water testing may help distinguish what factors in water have a role in slowing or …
Lead Testing in Public School Water: Are We Doing Enough?
In an analysis of lead testing in public school water in seven U.S. states between 2016 and 2018, amounts …
Denver's Lead Pipe Replacement Program Receives Federal Support
Denver Water's lead pipe replacement plan received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for nearly $700 million …