Potable Water


SIWW Spawns a New Company, Connections, Research

PWN Technologies, the water supply utility for North Holland, launched a company to advance its technology, expertise, and solution designs.

ElutraSep Teams up with Minntech

Hollow fiber modules will concentrate and recover cryptosporidium and giardia for drinking water tests.

Study: Low Flow in Apalachicola May Hurt Gulf Fish

Florida State University research found that the concentration of phytoplankton decreased over a large area of the continental shelf where reef fish spawn.



USDA Selects Projects for $123 M in Stimulus Funds

Rural towns and communities in 24 states will get financing for drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.

Alberta Researchers Find High Levels of Mercury

Previous research used data to model mercury export over a year while the new estimates were confined to three months the team spent on the Mackenzie River Delta.

Westlands Sues, Wants NMFS to Prepare EIS for Salmon

Westlands Water District joined 29 other public water agencies that argued the National Marine Fisheries Service should have prepared an environmental impact statement before issuing a salmon recovery plan.

EPA Recognizes Beall for Operator Excellence

Beall has helped maintain an eight-year perfect compliance record for drinking water treatment at the Woodberry Forest School and its community.

Pesticide Appliers Will Need CWA Permits in 2011

Pesticide residuals are regulated as pollutants under the Clean Water Act, but appliers will not need permits until after April 9, 2011, the court said.

AWWA ACE09: Money Matters and Taste

Drinking water director sees quicker action from Obama's EPA

CDC Suggests Regulating Municipal Splash Parks

Local governments should consider adding splash parks to the pool code enforcement, the CDC said.

Ground Water Foundation Awards Scholarships

Eight students will share $10,000 in scholarship awards.

Cadiz Moves Forward on Groundwater Storage Plan

This water conservation and storage project involves a broad collection of Southern California water providers.

New Colo. Law Offers Landowners Tax Credit for Water

Farmers and ranchers who donate their water to protect rivers and streams receve an income tax credit.