Water Insecurity Stresses a Surprising Number of Americans
The U.S. is accustomed to thinking of water insecurity in third-world countries, and it's easy to …
Green Plumbing and Water Testing
Regular water testing in commercial buildings—especially those with green plumbing—could become necessary, according to a 2022 study published in …
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 …
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 …