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 …
New Research Boosts Sewage to Biogas Conversion
The process for turning sewage sludge into biogas for electricity or renewable natural gas has been around for years, but …
Inventive Wastewater Reuse To Increase Water Systems
After treating wastewater, many coastal cities (including Boston, Seattle, and Tampa) inject this treated effluent into …
Quality Control Charts 101
Quality control charts are essential for truly understanding the variations within water testing processes. Variations are a given, but there's …
International Conference Showcases Latest Research on Environmental Monitoring for Legionella
The International Conference on Legionella brings together researchers, clinicians, and policymakers from around the world to discuss all aspects of …
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 …