(DENVER) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today announced it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact – the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. This step underscores AWWA's ongoing commitment to responsible…
Grapheal and EDYTEM laboratory fine-tune portable sensor for detecting water-borne PFAS
Miniature sensors, developed by ‘Fluorograph’ joint laboratory, offer rapid on-site measurement of traces of ‘forever chemicals’, at values below…
FREDsense Announces Technical Milestone for Detecting PFAS in Water
Calgary, AB — In a significant leap forward for environmental monitoring technology, FREDsense Technologies Corp. is thrilled to announce a technical…
New Document Provides Seismic Design Criteria for HDPE Pipe Water Mains
The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation. Authoritative Study Now Available IRVING, Texas - April 12, 2024 - A new report that examines the required wall thickness for…
ELI Deskbook Helps Lay Groundword to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
(Washington, D.C.) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their pervasive qualities. Under the new…
New Utah State University Water Main Break Report: An Asset Management Tool for Utilities
Please see below the press release issued by Utah State University regarding their latest water main break study. The report provides valuable information on water pipe condition and operation and can assist with asset management, water infrastructure planning,…
Consumer Reports Applauds EPA’s Final Rule Limiting PFAS in Drinking Water
Eric Kleiner, center, sorts samples for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. The Environmental…
EPA sets first-ever national limits for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
(The Hill) – The Biden administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national limits for toxic and pervasive ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. The administration’s action seeks to reduce the amount of chemicals belonging to a class known…
Eliminating Pipe Floor Cleaning Hang-Ups
Innovation is dramatically improving storm water and sewer line cleaning efficiency, even in the largest pipes with the heaviest debris accumulation. With increasing federal mandates on stormwater system monitoring and maintenance, municipal departments…
Xylem, UNICEF Deepen Partnership to Deliver Vital Water Solutions in Horn of Africa
Programs Address Urgent Water and Sanitation Challenges for Communities in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda WASHINGTON, DC, (March 26, 2024) – The Horn of Africa is experiencing extreme weather conditions worsened by climate change, including most recently,…
