California Defines Microplastics for Drinking Water Testing
The California State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted an official definition of microplastics in drinking water, becoming the first ...
News & Research
Stay in the know on the latest in the water industry.
More Campuses Testing Wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 Across the U.S.
Testing wastewater for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is increasingly being added to American college and university surveillance plans. ...
What SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Testing Means for Your Lab
Around the world, scientists working to protect the public from contracting COVID-19 are utilizing a novel approach: wastewater testing. Evaluating ...
Wastewater Coronavirus Testing Shows Promise as a Means to Detect Outbreaks
In the quest to control the pandemic, our best defense might be flowing underground.
According to Science magazine, ...
Legionella Pneumophila Risks Rise as COVID-19 Empties Buildings
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted countless offices, hotels, businesses, and facilities to close globally. Man-made water systems once used on ...
Answering FAQ About Water Safety and COVID-19
Drawing on information from several reputable industry and public health organizations, we're answering some frequently asked questions about water safety ...
Upcoming America's Water Infrastructure Act Deadlines for Utilities — and How Water Labs Can Offer Support
Concerns about natural disasters, security threats, and water contamination prompted bipartisan legislative action in the United States. Signed into law ...
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks Found at Several Illinois Facilities
Infectious disease experts are investigating new cases of Legionnaires' disease found at several facilities across Illinois.
5 NASEM Report Recommendations for Better Legionella Control
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is making specific recommendations for better control over Legionella in U.S. ...
Looking Back at Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks Across the U.S. in 2019
Legionnaires' disease doesn't take a holiday. Throughout 2019, sporadic cases and outbreaks across the U.S. served as a stark reminder ...
2 Deadly Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks at State Fairs: What We Know
Legionnaires' disease outbreaks at two state fairs in different parts of the United States infected more than 100 people and ...
Key Legionella Regulation Takeaways From the 2019 ASDWA Guide
Legionnaires' disease continues to pose a health risk to communities. According to the Centers for Disease ...