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With what you have learnt in the previous modules, l hope that you now have a little understanding of the need for adequate management of water – perhaps not for wastewater now; that will be treated later. #WasteManagement

Knowing you have a problem is the first step towards fixing it! Here's how to fix 5 of the most common water quality issues with an inline water quality monitoring system. https://lnkd.in/gTU8kHkb #waterquality #watertreatment #watermonitoring #watertreatment

🚰 New Publication Alert!🚰 I’m proud to share our latest research, "The Case for Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis for Tackling Lead Drinking Water Contamination," published in ACS ES&T Water, co-authored with Vaishnavi Koyilath Nandakumar, Shinyoung P., and Upmanu Lall. In this study, we explored the economic feasibility of lead pipe replacement across various property types in New York City: schools, single-family dwellings, and apartment complexes. Our analysis dives into the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of different remediation strategies, with a particular focus on Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis (POU-RO) filtration. Highlights of our findings: - CPVC Pipes: Offer durability and low maintenance but come with high initial costs. - Epoxy Coatings: Effective yet expensive due to detailed professional requirements. - POU-RO Filtration: Presents a cost-efficient solution with long-term benefits, though it requires regular maintenance. We underscore the importance of considering costs, efficiency, and public acceptance in addressing lead contamination. POU-RO filtration stands out as a crucial component of a comprehensive strategy, offering an additional layer of safety against various contaminants. A special thank you to the coauthors Vaishnavi Koyilath Nandakumar, Shinyoung Park, and Upmanu Lall for their invaluable contributions to this research. For a deep dive into our findings and their implications, check out our full paper: https://lnkd.in/ehdPV9sy Looking forward to continuing the dialogue on innovative solutions for safe drinking water! 💧 #Research #WaterSafety #LeadContamination #ROFiltration #EnvironmentalScience #PublicHealth

Minnesota enjoys vast freshwater resources. Unfortunately, due to legacy contamination by 3M, many of the state’s water-rich communities have been exposed to PFAS via their drinking water, fish tissue, and soil. To prevent the spread of this contamination, state regulators are considering laws that minimize PFAS concentrations in wastewater effluent and biosolids. Learn about Minnesota’s ongoing battle against PFAS and regulatory developments that could affect utilities in this new article. #biosolids #pfas #wastewater #watermanagement #utilitymanagement #minnesota

Will lead in #drinkingwater be a thing of the past? Let's hope so. In one of the most substantial overhauls of water-quality standards in decades, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule to accelerate efforts to replace the country’s roughly 9.2 million lead service lines (LSLs), requiring virtually all water systems to replace 100% of LSLs within 10 years. As my colleague Charlie Suse points out, "Lead in drinking water is a more contained problem than PFAS, which is difficult to identify and measure; lead only poses a threat where its pipes are present, assuming utilities know the pipes’ location." The finalized LCRI marks the beginning of a new chapter in the decades-long efforts to remove lead from drinking water. Historic funding levels for LSL replacement through IIJA represent an unprecedented opportunity for states and utilities to address an issue that has impacted public health for far too long. As utilities transition from inventorying to replacement, significantly more investment is necessary, and companies across the value chain will play a critical role in bringing projects across the finish line. New Perspective from Bluefield Research https://lnkd.in/gEDZqSSd 120Water BlueConduit Esri Trinnex VODA.ai Electro Scan Inc. Mueller Water Products #waterquality #flintmichigan

Concerned about PFAS in your water? Check out our latest blog where Buchart Horn’s experts dive into innovative PFAS treatment solutions for public water systems. Learn how we’re safeguarding communities with clean, safe water for the future. Read more here: https://ow.ly/n6UB50TrbHR #WaterQuality #PFAS #CleanWater #EnvironmentalProtection #BuchartHorn #EngineeringSolutions

In the world of potable reuse, practitioners spend a lot of time thinking about how their treatment train can properly address threats from chemicals and pathogens that are present in wastewater effluents. This latest issue from the USC ReWater Center dives into how we approach the challenge of addressing pathogens in making reuse water safe for drinking. A often misunderstood topic made clear - enjoy and sign up! https://lnkd.in/g5eQnHJf https://rewater.usc.edu Amy Childress Brian Pecson Anya Kaufmann, P.E.

Is your utility prepared for emerging regulations in #Wastewater? Black & Veatch’s 2024 Water Report surveyed over 600 water sector stakeholders to ask this very question. See their answers.

I am very glad to have partnered up with Emily Mitchell, EIT, Vaishnavi Koyilath Nandakumar, and Upmanu Lall to provide our viewpoint on how to effectively tackle the complex problem of lead in drinking water. While there is no silver bullet to magically solve this long-lasting public health challenge overnight, we highlight a key intervention, point-of-use reverse osmosis, that may warrant more attention. If this topic sounds interesting, please feel free to take a look at our article in ACS ES&T Water linked below!

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