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 European Union threshold Grenoble and Chambéry, France, April 17, 2024 – Grapheal, a deep-tech startup developing specialized biosensors, and the EDYTEM laboratory, a joint research unit between France’s Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Savoie Mont Blanc University, today announce the fine-tuning of a portable device for monitoring water-b...
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 milestone in revolutionizing the detection of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in water. These efforts have focused on demonstrating the necessary screening data of the previously announced portable version of FREDsense's cutting-edge technology, capable of identifying PFAS compounds within minutes at part per trillion levels of detection...
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 a fully fused high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water main to withstand the lateral spread from an earthquake or other seismic event has been published. Researched and authored by Michael O’Rourke, Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI, M.ASCE Professor Eme...
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 rule, public water systems must set up systems to monitor certain PFAS by 2027 and implement solutions to reduce these PFAS in drinking water by 2029, among other requirements. The announcement is one of many developments in the PFAS arena. Those s...
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, and pipe replacement decision-making. The goals are to control operating costs, reduce service level impacts, and minimize health risks to customers. The study is of interest to water utility professionals, policy makers as well as local...
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 Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable, but experts say removing them will cost billions. (AP Photo/...
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 as PFAS in drinking water. These substances, which have been used to make waterproof and nonstick products, have seeped into a significant portion of the nation’s water. They have been linked to increased risk of prostate, kidney and testicular can...
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 encounter significant budget and workforce challenges. In this context, the utilization of floor cleaner devices becomes imperative. These devices are crucial for eliminating sand, mud, sludge, and heavy debris from storm lines, sanitary...
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, heavy flooding and a devastating drought that impacted nearly 37 million people, including 20 million children.”[1] To meet urgent water and sanitation needs, UNICEF and Xylem (NYSE: XYL) are partnering to deliver solutions to severely...
Ecolab Opens Wastewater Treatment Plant on Shell Jurong Island to Advance Sustainable Water Solutions
Left to Right | From Shell: Rohit Paranjape, HSSE Manager, Sylvia Lim, HR Manager, Kevin Snodgrass, Production Manager, Lawrence Woo, Process Technology Manager, Mashhad Dohadwala, General Manager | From Ecolab: Greg Lukasik, SVP & Market Head, Southeast Asia, Sew Nyit Tong, Engineering Projects and Development Director, Steven Cheah, VP Strategic Business Lead Asia Pacific, Diego Trujillo, VP & GM Downstream Business, Southeast Asia SINGAPORE, 26 March 2024 — As the world observes the...
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