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Half of the world's population uses groundwater for drinking, and nearly as many utilize it to irrigate crops. This water …

More than 3,000 years ago, a Bronze Age wastewater manager dumped sewage into a pond—and found given time, the resulting …

In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina hard, sweeping away homes, businesses, and residents. But the disaster …

After Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina in September 2024, many private wells remained unsafe for …

Over the last decade, new regulatory pressures and shifting environmental concerns have made business as usual tougher for the water …

It's been 50 years since President Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on December 16, 1974. During …

Given the rapidly growing population, threat of climate change, and tightening supply of potable water, utilities are under pressure to …

Although many studies look at how climate change impacts water quality, few turn that around and ask how water quality …

In May 2024, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report on the health risks posed by climate-related floods, droughts, …

In recent decades, sensors and meters, analytics for real-time and historical data, and models that help predict performance have helped …

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Recognizing that fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the …

With the shutdown of buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was little or no water flowing through pipes and fixtures. …