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Archive by tag: researchReturn
Recent study says reservoir levels dropping across the U.S.
A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters found that reservoirs across the United States are experiencing low storage with greater regularity and more severity than several decades ago.
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New research pulls water out of the air

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New research pulls water out of the air
Research conducted by mechanical engineers at the University of Utah is showing significant progress toward pulling water out of the air.
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The value of the scientific process

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The value of the scientific process
Toxicology research and potential regulation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, have been in the news lately. As they apply to drinking water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) encourages “following the science wherever it may lead.”
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, Perfluoroalkyl, polyfluoroalkyl, substance, contaminant, research, science, scientific, process, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency | View Count: (616) | Bookmark and Share
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Research is key in understanding PFAS

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Research is key in understanding PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in February that it will propose “regulatory determinations” for two of the best understood PFAS. This does not guarantee these substances will ultimately be regulated on a national level, but it sets EPA on the path to exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of a regulation.
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| Categories: | Tags: PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, EPA, research, regulation, Safe Drinking Water Act | View Count: (1038) | Bookmark and Share
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Saving money and saving water

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In an article published yesterday by the U.S. News and World Report, pointers are given on how to save money on your water bill.
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| Categories: | Tags: U.S. News and World Report, A.P. Black Research Award, Mark LeChevallier, water usage, leaks, conservation, money | View Count: (3428) | Bookmark and Share
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Drinking water and weight loss

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We've written about it before, but here it is again, drinking water may encourage weight loss.
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| Categories: | Tags: research, study, University of Illinois, weight loss, The Atlantic | View Count: (4073) | Bookmark and Share