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News Briefs: Study Says Green Wastewater Treatment Could Save the US Billions
A new study suggests a greener approach to wastewater treatment could be a win-win for both the environment and citizens' wallets.
Researchers propose...
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EPA Announces National Standard to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the first time has established enforceable limits for multiple types of PFAS. The announcement came April 10,...
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Meet the Gator That Gobbles Up PFAS
PFAS treatment poses special challenges in that the work is not over just because these “forever chemicals” are removed from the water...
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Podcast Examines PFAS Contamination, Evaluation of Existing Tech
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores PFAS and their impact on drinking water.
For decades, PFAS have been manufactured and used in...
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Rice University Launches WaTER Institute to Develop Accessible Clean Water Tech
Rice University recently unveiled its new WaTER Institute, which seeks to address the widespread lack of access to clean municipal drinking water...
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Exam Study Guide - March 2024
WASTEWATER
By Rick LallishDuring a visual inspection of the activated sludge aeration basin, you notice that a stiff white foam has formed on...
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News Briefs: Scientists Develop New Method to Quickly Break Down PFAS in Water
Researchers at the University of California-Riverside have developed an innovative technique to significantly reduce PFAS substances in water. Detailed in a recent...
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News Briefs: Tampa Explores State-of-the-Art PFAS Treatment Technology
Tampa, Florida, is taking a significant leap in water purification technology with the introduction of Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) treatment. Announced at...
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News Briefs: More Cyberattacks Surface as CISA Releases Advisory About PLCs
The St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida is the latest entity to confirm it was the target of a recent cyberattack....
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Expert Q&A Explores Activated Carbon's Role in PFAS Removal
In the world of filtration technology, activated carbon stands out as a key player. Its applications in purifying water and air make...
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Passersby Mistake This Clean-Water Plant for Something Very Different
The Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility is so well maintained that a visitor once mistook it for something else.“A lady walked up...
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Leader and Mentor: Shyness Can’t Stop Jamie Kreller
Jamie Kreller is used to overcoming challenges, professional and personal.As superintendent at the Suffield Water Pollution Control Authority in Connecticut, he has...
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EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Reporting of PFAS Data
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized a rule that will provide EPA, its partners and the public with the largest-ever dataset...












