WQP eNews - Jul 20th, 2023
 
 
A new USGS study, testing for 32 PFAS compounds across 716 locations, estimates that 45% of homes’ tap water could contain one or more PFAS compounds.
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July 20, 2023
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As water scarcity becomes more acute, local agencies across California, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, now promote grey water projects to reduce water use.
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A new USGS study, testing for 32 PFAS compounds across 716 locations, estimates that 45% of homes’ tap water could contain one or more PFAS compounds.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control found that 2021 had the highest annual notification rate of Legionnaires’ disease to date, with Italy, France, Spain and Germany accounting for 75% of reported cases.
NEWS
A recent survey of 1,000 southern California residents finds consumers are concerned about water quality, and 60% preferred to pay for bottled water instead of drinking from their tap.
Researchers found that manganese levels in the residential tap water of Holliston, Massachusetts surpassed aesthetic guidelines 40% of the time and health-based guidelines 9% of the time.
PMI’s 2023 Annual report highlights sector achievements, emphasizes dwindling water resources, and summarizes its own accomplishments.
A new report “Achieving Groundwater Access for All” provides a set of recommendations to better protect vulnerable groundwater users from dry wells.
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