By Mindy Haffke New conservation measures by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to reduce water consumption in the Las Vegas Valley require new and innovative solutions for HVAC cooling systems that utilize methods other than water. Due to the extreme drought conditions in the area, the water level in Lake Mead, which is a
Category: Water/Wastewater
Podcast: Water, water everywhere—with many improvements needed
his episode—another in a series of discussions with IMEG’s market leaders—features Jack Kusek, market leader for water and wastewater.
Unsewered communities must address their wastewater management
Raw sewage empties from a straight pipe directly into the backyard of this home in Lowndes County, Alabama. (Courtesy of USDA/media by Lance Cheung) By Jack Kusek Water security is an issue for an estimated 2.2 million people in the U.S. who don’t have access to basic running water and indoor plumbing. Even more are
PFAS in our water is here to stay
The majority of U.S. waterways are likely contaminated with “forever chemicals,” according to a new study by the Waterkeeper Alliance that found detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkl substances, or PFAS, in 83 percent of waterways tested across 34 states and the District of Columbia.
Lead service line replacement: Who pays?
As communities work toward meeting water service line inventory mandates, they must decide who will pay for the costly replacement of lead pipes.