From the Editor
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Military Rebuked By EPA Over Cape Cod Gun Range, Potential Water Contamination
5/9/2023
A planned military project in Massachusetts has gained the attention of federal authorities who are concerned about the impact it might have on local water consumers.
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When Almost Perfect Isn’t Good Enough
5/4/2023
Despite statistically astounding performance, water and wastewater utilities have almost no room for error due to the nature of public perception and the importance of their work.
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Minnesota Drinking Water’s Nitrate Levels Are Reaching 'Crisis' Point
5/3/2023
As concerns mount over the health impacts of one prominent drinking water contaminant in Minnesota, advocates are pressing officials to intervene.
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California Has Enough Water To Meet Consumption Requests For First Time Since 2006
5/2/2023
In a twist that might surprise many who are following California’s ongoing struggles with water scarcity, the state is now positioned to fulfill consumption requests for the first time in 17 years.
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Delaware Wastewater System Expanding Monitoring To Combat Illegal Drug Use
4/26/2023
Following a surge in wastewater monitoring as a tool to combat the spread of COVID-19, a Delaware community will be expanding the practice to help with another one of the country’s most pressing health issues going forward.
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Phoenix Announces Ambitious Potable Reuse Plan
4/25/2023
As one of the biggest cities in one of the driest regions of the world confronts increasingly intense drought, it’s now set to employ an innovative, treatment-focused solution.
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Three-Part Documentary Spotlights PFAS, Drought, And Infrastructure Issues
4/19/2023
Professionals in the drinking water treatment industry are well aware of the many challenges in delivering clean effluent to consumers every day. But soon, with a high-profile documentary series in the works, those issues will be under a much bigger spotlight.
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Biden Administration Outlines Options For Cutting Colorado River Consumption As Drought Worsens
4/18/2023
After years of strain on water resources and months of failed negotiations between state consumers, the federal government has released details on two potential solutions for saving the Colorado River.
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With 9 Million Lead-Based Pipelines In The U.S., EPA Requests $625 Billion
4/11/2023
As the U.S. EPA works to address one of the nation’s most pervasive drinking water contamination issues, it has released a new estimate for the number of lead-based pipelines and provided a price tag for replacing them.
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Pioneering Utility Shares Insights On PFAS Treatability
4/11/2023
Horsham Water was one of the earliest and hardest hit by PFAS contamination. Due to their experience, they are also among the best at treating to very low levels. Learn about the "Horsham Standard" and what drinking water utilities can expect as they endeavor to meet the pending national standard.