Water


Environmental Protection Honors Innovation with 2025 New Product of the Year Awards

Award-winning technologies highlight advances in sustainability, compliance, and environmental performance across air, water, waste and safety.

Water Treatment Plant

Researchers Advance Greener Alternative to Chlorine Disinfection

University of Pittsburgh, Drexel, and Brookhaven scientists have identified key catalyst design principles that enable safer, more stable ozone generation through water electrolysis—paving the way for cleaner, chlorine-free disinfection in hospitals and water treatment systems.

Green Building

Environmental Risks to Consider Before Relocating to Fast-Growing Cities

Rapidly expanding cities offer opportunity, but growth often brings hidden environmental challenges. Before relocating, evaluate water quality, waste management, air pollution, heat risks, and natural disasters to protect your long-term health and comfort.

Wastewater System for Crocodile

Custom HiPAF System Enhances Zoo’s Wastewater Treatment

A custom-designed WCSEE HiPAF system is helping an Oxfordshire reptile zoo manage fluctuating wastewater loads from animal habitats and visitor facilities while meeting strict environmental discharge standards.

Shopping Cart in Grocery Aisle

EPA Fines Grocery Chains for Selling Illegal Disinfectants in Three States

Federal inspectors say El Super and Smart & Final stores sold unregistered disinfectant products containing hazardous ingredients, leading to a $472,369 settlement and the removal of all affected products from store shelves.

Seagrass

Precision Engineering Helps Power World's First Underwater Seagrass Harvester

Accu, Tandem Ventures and Project Seagrass have developed a towable underwater harvester designed to accelerate global seagrass restoration, using marine-grade fasteners capable of withstanding harsh ocean conditions.

Lead Pipes

New Federal Funding Will Provide $3 Billion to Help States Replace Lead Pipes

The EPA is directing new federal investments, updated lead service line data, and a national inventory dashboard to help states replace lead pipes faster, strengthen accountability, and protect children from lead contamination.

Aisles

Lowe’s to Pay $12.5 Million Penalty for Lead Paint Violations

Federal regulators issue a penalty after uncovering widespread renovation violations, failures to follow lead-safe practices, and serious risks to families in older homes.



Hazardous Waste Dumpster

EPA Settles with Sherwin-Williams Subsidiary Over Hazardous Waste Violations at California Facility

Engineered Polymer Solutions will pay a $306,436 penalty and complete corrective actions after EPA found improper hazardous waste management and air emissions violations at its Commerce, California, plant.

Leaking Pipes

Modern Water Leak Detection Emerges as Essential Protection for Commercial Buildings

With internal water leaks now the leading cause of commercial property damage—and insurance deductibles reaching six figures—building owners are turning to next-generation WLD technology that eliminates false alarms, extends battery life, and delivers reliable whole-building coverage.

Ozone Layer Graphic

Colorado Tightens Air Rules to Cut Ozone Pollution 50%

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has approved a broad set of regulations and State Implementation Plan updates designed to reduce ozone-forming emissions from upstream oil and gas operations, expand leak detection requirements, and strengthen controls across several high-polluting sectors.

Water Dam

EPA Announces $7 Billion in New WIFIA Funding, Approves Five Major Water Infrastructure Loans

The Environmental Protection Agency has opened new funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to support major drinking water and wastewater upgrades nationwide, while approving five additional loans for critical infrastructure projects.

Water Glass Being Filled

NIH-Funded Study to Improve Safe Water Access in Rural Appalachia

East Tennessee State University and Virginia Tech are partnering on a $3.7 million NIH-funded trial to evaluate whether low-cost countertop filters can reduce waterborne illnesses among rural Appalachian households that rely on unregulated private wells and springs.

Leak Manager App

New Upgrades Position Benchmark Gensuite for 2026 Refrigerant Compliance

Benchmark Gensuite has expanded its Refrigerant Leak Manager with automated leak-rate thresholds, updated refrigerant libraries, and integrated compliance workflows, positioning facilities for the stricter EPA refrigerant-management requirements taking effect in 2026.

SmartPressure Valve

Clayton County Uses SmartPressure Pilot to Prevent Water System Shutdowns

A new pressure-monitoring pilot with Orbis Intelligent Systems is giving Clayton County Water Authority real-time visibility into network performance, helping operators stabilize pressure, prevent service disruptions and prepare for extreme weather.

PFAS Molecules

EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Reporting Rules to Reduce Burdens on Businesses

The agency’s plan would exempt low-concentration PFAS, imported articles and certain by-products while preserving data collection on long-term chemical risks.

Water Infrastructure

New Strategic Guide Aims to Accelerate Water Innovation

A new digital resource, the Water Innovation Strategy Ecosystem Guide, helps innovators navigate and connect across the UK and Ireland’s water sector, promoting cross-sector collaboration and sustainable progress.

Brown Field

Stronger Water and Soil Policies Needed to Combat Climate Change and Erosion

As global warming accelerates, erosion and water challenges are intensifying across coastlines and inland regions. Governments and scientists must collaborate on adaptive policies and sustainable land use to protect communities, conserve resources, and strengthen climate resilience.

List of Greenhouse Gases

EPA Proposal to End Greenhouse Gas Reporting Raises Safety and Compliance Concerns

Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Kevin Cramer are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to end key portions of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, citing risks to environmental transparency, compliance tracking, and workplace safety oversight.

EV Truck Charging

How Electric Trucks Are Changing the Future of Sustainable Logistics

The logistics industry is rapidly transitioning toward electric fleets as sustainability becomes a business imperative. Lower emissions, reduced fuel costs, and data-driven efficiency are redefining how companies move goods and manage long-term growth.