Thousands of Industrial PFAS Sources Await to be Discovered
There are likely more than 57,000 sites contaminated by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the U.S., according to a recent Northeastern University-led study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, but,...
New Method Modernizes Hunter’s Curve Demand Estimates
Reprinted with permission from Plumbing Manufacturers International/January 2021 Ripple Effect.
Hunter’s Curve, an 80-year-old chart used to predict peak water demand in plumbing systems, has been applied as the...
Pipe Joining, Anyone?
One day, a few millennia ago somewhere in the far East, a village leader called his brightest engineer to his residence. Standing on his impressive porch, the leader said, “Pft, you are...
How Do We Decide the Proper Cross-Connection Protection?
The most often asked question about backflow protection is also the title of this article, “How do we decide the proper cross-connection protection?” The selection of the required method, device, or assembly...
Preventing Cross-Contamination on POU RO Systems
Consumers and building owners continue to read and hear about the deteriorating quality of their drinking water. Chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead are often found in water...
Properly Planning a Backflow Preventer Installation on an Existing System
Performing a backflow preventer installation on an existing fire suppression system can be an intimidating job — the installer’s level of experience and background within the trades can be the difference between...
Understanding Hydrants and Backflow Protection
You may know them by one of their various names: sill cock, wall hydrant, spigot, garden hose faucet, lawn faucet, wall tap, hose bibb, yard hydrant, etc. It can all seem a...
Water Conservation Doesn’t Have to be a Fiscal Drain
"Going green” is more than a movement. With climate change, an ever-increasing population, and numerous socioeconomic factors, it has become a necessity. Builders, developers, and property managers are responsible for integrating sustainability...
Restoring a Cultural Strength to America’s First Water Innovators
On Dec. 10, 2019, former tribal leaders, school children and high-ranking federal officials gathered in a Phoenix Sheraton hotel to celebrate Water Rights Day, and the 15th anniversary of the Arizona Water...
Better People Make Better Water
Potable plumbing and sewage infrastructure is the hallmark of a civilized society. Water has a pivotal influence on health, happiness, and wellbeing. Issues such as the quantity and quality of the water...