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News on Drinking Water
New study finds above-limit quantities of PFAS “forever chemicals” in water globally
- Apr, 08, 2024
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- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A new study, led by the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia was published on Monday, April 8, 2024, in the Natural Geoscience journal, which found that “forever chemicals” exist at hig...
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Water crisis: Various groundwater resources around the world could be depleted by 2050
Heavily irrigated regions in drier climates face the greatest threat Heavily irrigated regions in drier climates face the greatest threatIn the upcoming decades, important underground resources could...
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Hybrid biomass and solar energy system for water desalination
The integrated desalination system could provide drinking water to poor and rural communities at a lower cost The integrated desalination system could provide drinking water to poor and rural communi...
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Penn State Researchers Develop New Technique for Identifying Shale-drilling Additives in Drinking Water
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new analytical technique for identifying common drilling substances in drinking water. Using the technique, the scientists reported contamination...
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Is Desalination the Answer to California’s Drought?
The City of Santa Barbara is turning its sights on an old seawater desalination plant to tackle California’s worsening drought and limited water supply. According to Mayor Helene Schneider, the...
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