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EPA Gives Final PFAS Ruling

EPA Gives Final PFAS Ruling

Last Wednesday the EPA announced that strict nationwide limits have been set on the presence of certain "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The EPA now requires that the levels of two common PFAS types—PFOA and PFOS—must not exceed 4 parts per trillion, while three other types will be capped at 10 parts per trillion in public water supplies.

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AI + Water Treatment

AI + Water Treatment

WCP Online released an article last week exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing things up in water treatment. AI, known for doing its best to mimic human intelligence, is now a big player in water management, helping with everything from predicting when pipes might leak to optimizing water usage across cities.

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Keep Lead Pipes, Use RO Systems

Keep Lead Pipes, Use RO Systems

The Columbia Climate School recently dove into America's long-standing issue with lead in drinking water and how it's still a big problem today. They discuss President Biden's huge plan to replace lead pipes and tackle other water contaminants with over $50 billion.

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Here Come Millennials

Here Come Millennials

Liz Freedman from Arthur Freedman Associates is back with an article discussing the big wave of millennials entering the workforce, especially in the water treatment industry where many are retiring.

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Why Businesses Should Have Quality Drinking Water

Why Businesses Should Have Quality Drinking Water

Family-owned and operated Pure Water Technology dives into why it's super important for businesses like gyms, schools, and offices to make sure their team gets to sip on the good stuff—top-notch drinking water.

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Water Out of Thin Air

Water Out of Thin Air

Did you know that the sky holds 85 times more water than all the earth’s lakes, oceans, rivers and streams? Forbes recently wrote an article about the Genesis Systems WaterCube, which taps into that water and makes fresh water out of thin air.

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Boiling Away Microplastics

Boiling Away Microplastics

A tried and true water treatment method that's as old as time itself—boiling water—might just be the new way to tackle microplastics.

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How Much Does a Water Softener System Cost?

How Much Does a Water Softener System Cost?

We’re not sure why the Architectural Digest is diving deep into the nitty-gritty of water softener system costs. But it’s comprehensive and a treasure trove of tips and tricks, so we’ll take it!

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Reverse Osmosis Is Energy Intensive – Is It Worth It?

Reverse Osmosis Is Energy Intensive – Is It Worth It?

Basin Water Solutions, a Texas-based water filtration and solutions company, writes about how reverse osmosis might be a popular way to get clean water, but the downside is it uses a lot of energy.

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Pharmaceuticals in Our Water

Pharmaceuticals in Our Water

WaterFilterGuru recently tackled the tricky topic of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) sneaking into water supplies.

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What Water Treatment Experts Want You to Know

What Water Treatment Experts Want You to Know

Extreme How-To released an article claiming they know what water treatment experts want you to know, so let’s see how accurate this is.

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Water Filter Business Rebounds After EPA ‘Stop Sale’ Order

Water Filter Business Rebounds After EPA ‘Stop Sale’ Order

James Enterprise Inc., a family-run business in Pueblo, Colorado, hit a rough patch when the EPA cracked down on their main product, Berkey water filters, labeling them as unregistered, misbranded pesticides.

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