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Polk Regional Water Cooperative breaks ground on landmark water production facility

March 5, 2025 - in Drinking water, Water

A rendering of the Southeast Water Production Facility in Lake Wales, Florida   First-of-its-kind reverse osmosis facility in central Florida to serve 10 member water agencies             BARTOW,…

Algae Outbreaks in Reservoirs Threaten Our Nation’s Potable Water Supply

January 9, 2025 - in Drinking water, Water

As public utilities, reservoirs are subject to more stringent management standards and must meet requirements for a range of water quality parameters.…

Boeh Agency and Surge for Water announce partnership to drive transformative change and build a more sustainable future for all

November 22, 2024 - in Drinking water

Two women-led organizations strengthen communities by ensuring access to essential resources, including clean water, sanitation and hygiene   PHILADELPHIA,…

MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow

August 22, 2024 - in Drinking water, Water

The Lower Tahquamenon Falls surrounded by forests in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.   A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water. EAST LANSING, Mich.…

Global Water Center Launches Carbon Credit Program to Help Fund Sustainable Rural Water Systems

August 13, 2024 - in Drinking water, Supply, Water

Global Water Center’s Carbon Credit Program team: Anne Lyngdoh, Eric Wei, and Chelsea Inglis (left to right)   CHARLESTON, S.C. - Global Water Center started a Carbon Credit Program to make rural water systems financially sustainable. This innovative…

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority moves ahead with PFAS treatment system

July 10, 2024 - in Corporate, Drinking water, News, Water

A rendering of the J. Robert Dean Water Treatment Plant with new state-of-the-art nanofiltration facility   Authority takes proactive steps to upgrade water treatment facility to reduce PFAS, maintain safe drinking water   KEY WEST, FL, JULY 09,…

Pure Spout® Addresses Solutions for Strengthened Grade School Water Safety to Protect Children from Risk of Lead Exposure 

June 28, 2024 - in Drinking water, Water

Innovative filtration solution company hosts National League of Cities, Louisville Water Company in virtual event to amplify awareness of critical issue   LOUISVILLE, KY. —Pure Spout® held a virtual news conference today to raise awareness of the risk…

Louisville Water Company Invents Pure Spout® Filter, an Immediate Solution to Protect Children and Reduce Risk for Lead to Enter Drinking Water

June 5, 2024 - in Drinking water, Products, Water

Effective Solution is the next milestone in Louisville Water’s History in Innovation and Water Progress   LOUISVILLE, KY.—As one of the nation’s top drinking water utilities, Louisville Water Company’s leading priority is protecting public health…

Consumer Reports Applauds EPA’s Final Rule Limiting PFAS in Drinking Water

April 10, 2024 - in Drinking water, 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

April 10, 2024 - in Drinking water, Uncategorized, 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…