Water Analysis

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: High-Tech Validation of Monitored Natural Attenuation

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:57:47 -0400

Researchers in Southern Italy combined cutting-edge isotope forensics and predictive modeling to reveal how natural microbes quietly dismantle toxic chemical plumes.

Inside the EPA and Army Corps During the 2025 Shutdown

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:37:10 -0400

A judge blocks mass firings as EPA and Army Corps projects stall, leaving vital cleanups in limbo.

Turning Childhood Inspiration Into Innovative Water Solutions with LMU’s Professor Jin Yong Choi

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:11:43 -0400

Inspired by childhood lessons and nature experiments, Professor Jin Yong Choi at Loyola Marymount University is leading the charge in sustainable water treatment, resource recovery, and hands-on student research.

Dispute Erupts Over PFAS Contamination Sources in Texas Farmland

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:13:28 -0400

This article examines a dispute between Synagro and PEER over the source of PFAS contamination in Texas farmland.

'Forever Chemicals' in Wastewater Threaten Drinking Water for Millions, Study Finds

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:26:47 -0500

Approximately 20% of all pharmaceuticals now contain fluorine. While it enhances drug effectiveness by increasing persistence in the body, it also increases persistence in the environment.

Study Reveals Sucralose's Impact on the Environment

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:06:01 -0500

Both freshwater and brackish water diatoms show population declines when exposed to sucralose, with freshwater diatoms experiencing the most significant impact.

Cleanup Crews Race to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Pasco Landfill

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:19:18 -0500

Residents of Pasco, Washington, may notice an uptick in cleanup activity in their neighborhood as crews scramble to address a recent surge in groundwater contamination.

FredSense Speeds Up PFAS Testing with Groundbreaking Mobile Kit

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Detecting PFAS contaminants in water and soil samples is a slow process, but companies like FredSense are speeding it up.

PFAS Contamination Puts Millions of Americans at Risk

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:48:49 -0500

New York tops the list, with a staggering 53.3% of its population – over 10.5 million people – served by water systems with health-based or acute PFAS violations.

Millions May Be Drinking PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater, Study Warns

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:43:39 -0400

A staggering 71 to 95 million Americans – more than 20% of the population – may be relying on groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for their drinking water.

MIT Researchers Unveil Silk-Based Filter to Combat "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:08:43 -0400

While the researchers plan to further improve the material's durability and scalability, they envision it initially being used in point-of-use filters attached to kitchen faucets.

First Report on Water Reuse Activities Provided to Congress

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The effort by the Working Group resulted in 157 partner organizations contributing to the implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP).

Potential hazard found in private well water treatment systems

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:01:38 -0400

Systems meant to remove arsenic from private well water may be malfunctioning, putting people's health at risk, Rutgers researchers have found.

‘Forever contaminant’ in road salt now seeping into groundwater

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:18:32 -0500

The stakes are high when it comes to road salts: compromised drinking water, shrinking aquatic habitats and long-term pollution from legacy salt stores in soil and groundwater requiring costly remediation.

Plastic waste may inhibit shrimp reproduction

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:27:55 -0500

Two chemicals caused a concentration-dependent effect on shrimps' sperm, resulting in a decline of up to 60% in sperm count of those exposed to elevated levels of the chemicals.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions expands filtration capabilities with launch of combined lead and PFAS filter

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:13:57 -0500

New product filters out lead and PFOA / PFOS – two of the most prevalent PFAS contaminants.

Cyclopure announces two new whole-home water filters

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:07:31 -0500

In addition to PFOA and PFOS, Purefast Home filters have been tested for non-detect removal of PFHpA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS, GenX, and PFDA.

Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:17:32 -0500

International group is concerned that focusing too greatly on cleanup approaches will create more environmental risk, and be a distraction from the key priorities of the Plastic Treaty negotiations.

US drinking water often contains toxic contaminants, scientist warns

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:11:24 -0500

The authors say their paper "highlights the need for a concerted effort to invest in upgrading our drinking water infrastructure."

New paper shows why next gen EV batteries don't require deep sea mining

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:17:14 -0400

Adoption of new battery tech is accelerating, leading to the replacement of EV batteries previously dependent on cobalt, nickel, and manganese.

Study shows shoreline spiders move mercury contamination up the food chain from river beds

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:14:22 -0400

Most mercury that enters waterways originates from industrial pollution and other human activities, but it can also come from natural sources.

New desalination system 'cheaper than tap water'

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:32:04 -0400

The team built several prototypes, with one, three, and 10 stages, and tested their performance in water of varying salinity, including natural seawater and water that was seven times saltier.

Civil engineer salaries, job satisfaction soar compared to past reports

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:14:55 -0400

The ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report is released every fall, collected from responses of Society members about their jobs and financial compensation.

CECO raises 2023 outlook, acquires Kemco Systems

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:08:13 -0400

Kemco Systems is proud to announce it has been acquired by CECO Environmental Corporation, a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company.

Aqua Membranes to advance reverse osmosis tech after financing close

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:57:19 -0400

Aqua Membranes manufactures reverse osmosis membrane elements with Printed Spacer Technology to revolutionize the performance of RO systems.

Pollutants play important role in the spread of diseases in wildlife

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:24:09 -0400

In the field of disease ecology, the outcomes of disease outbreaks in wildlife communities with varying biodiversity is the subject of intense debate.

Northwestern University researchers develop sponges to remove lead from water

Thu, 11 May 2023 16:52:49 -0400

"This work may be pertinent to water quality issues both locally and globally," says Benjamin Shindel, a Ph.D. student in Germany. "We want to see this out in the world, where it can make a real impact."

Effectively immobilizing PFAS within an AFFF source zone using colloidal activated carbon

Mon, 08 May 2023 14:43:20 -0400

In Situ Remediation Services Ltd. (IRSL), a leading environmental remediation company based in Canada, has recently completed a pilot study demonstrating how PFAS are effectively treated in the capillary fringe of an AFFF source zone by in situ injection using Colloidal Activated Carbon (CAC).

New chemicals found in Danish drinking water

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:34:39 -0400

Despite a massive focus on PFAS substances and pesticide residues in Danish drinking water, little attention is paid to the hundreds of other chemical compounds in our groundwater.

Lake Guardian sets sail on 40th annual Great Lakes sampling

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:06:02 -0400

The Lake Guardian conducts sampling surveys on all five Great Lakes in the spring, when the water is cold and well-mixed.