Jordan Kari

Dec 26, 2023 | wqpmag.com | Jordan Kari

Contaminant RemovalEmerging ContaminantsWisconsin grant program to address PFAS, manganese in water systemsSmall public water systems, from mobile home parks to schools, can begin submitting applications on Jan. 16, 2024 for grant funding to address PFAS and manganese contamination.

Nov 30, 2023 | wqpmag.com | Katie Johns |Jordan Kari

Pipes & DistributionPlumbingHouston adopts updated Uniform Plumbing CodeThe Houston City Council has voted to update from the 2015 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code to their new 2021 editions, effective January 2024.

Nov 14, 2023 | wqpmag.com | Jordan Kari

Water tests conducted as part of the U.S. EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) finds that 44 million people have per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, according to a press release from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The test results were collected form fewer than one-third of the nation’s drinking water supplies. UCMR5 required water utilities across the nation to test drinking water for 29 different PFAS compounds.

Nov 10, 2023 | wqpmag.com | Jordan Kari

EWG’s updated map shows TCE may be present in the tap water of more than 19 million U.S. citizens. EWG researchers analyzed federal and state water test data to create the map. The updated map adds 243 new detections of TCE in drinking water, compared to the earlier version of the map released in 2018. In total, the map now identifies 426 areas affecting U.S. drinking water. “Too many people are exposed to TCE in their drinking water,” said Tasha Stoiber, a senior scientist at EWG.

Nov 9, 2023 | wqpmag.com | Jordan Kari

Unseen but undeniable, PFAS contamination is the “elephant in the room” when it comes to drinking water. Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a contentious issue across the United States, and regulatory actions on the “forever chemicals” are moving, and moving quickly. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the drinking water treatment industry stands as a beacon of hope, uniquely positioned to tackle PFAS head-on.