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Water Efficiency and Labelling Scheme Invites Proposals for New Products to Help Australians Save More Water

In the next few years, householders and businesses could see more products on the market with water efficiency labelling that will help them choose products that save more water.

1 Mar 2024

New Initiative Boosts Economic Growth in the Great Lakes

Argonne's established proficiency in water research and development, technology commercialization, and workforce development will drive economic growth and access up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation over a decade.

8 Feb 2024

Urgent Action Needed as Groundwater Depletion Accelerates Worldwide

Groundwater is rapidly declining across the globe, often at accelerating rates. Writing in the journal Nature, UC Santa Barbara researchers present the largest assessment of groundwater levels around the world, spanning nearly 1,700 aquifers.

25 Jan 2024

Landmark Study Sheds Light on PFAS Threat in German Drinking Water

In a landmark study (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eehl.2023.08.004) published in "Eco-Environment & Health" (Volume 2, 2023), researchers screened German drinking water for 26 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This effort, notably supported by residents, marks a significant step in understanding PFAS presence in drinking water.

24 Jan 2024

Transforming Seawater Into Fresh Water With Award-Winning Technology

The flourishing startup scene in Los Angeles is exemplified by the dynamic and varied entrepreneurial environment at UCLA.

18 Jan 2024

Hybrid Water Systems Offer Sustainable Solution for Future Cities

Houston's water and wastewater system could be more resilient with the development of hybrid urban water supply systems that combine conventional, centralized water sources with reclaimed wastewater, according to a study by Rice University engineers published in Nature Water.

17 Jan 2024