Contaminated water is a real health hazard. The situation in Flint, Michigan, always comes to mind; Flint was just the tip of the iceberg, as a Reuters report showed nearly 3,000 areas in the United States with "lead poisoning rates Read More
Groundwater pollution significantly affects not just the health of the environment, but also the health of humans. Consider this: the EPA reports that the sources of groundwater pollution include landfills, pesticides, and sewage pipes, just to name a few. Heavy Read More
Many of those with water-treatment responsibilities find that regulatory demands increase as overall groundwater quality decreases. The high-quality groundwater that is easily treated and delivered for drinking and other purposes often is in short supply. Reasons for Low-quality Groundwater There are Read More
A clean, woody watershed can save cities millions in water treatment costs, a study by Yale scientists and other U.S.-based institutions found this year. Cities and people have not taken care of urban watersheds, and now, because of agricultural chemicals Read More
When you think about water sources, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers come to mind. However, 30 percent of the world's freshwater actually comes from groundwater, according to The National Groundwater Association. When it rains, the water moves through the surface Read More
