Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Help Is on the Way for Florida’s Manatees
Nutrient overloads kill the seagrass that Florida’s manatees eat, but septic-to-sewer programs and lawsuits are helping the gentle aquatic mammals.
Lessons From the 2022 Hurricane Season
Although the 2022 hurricane season may have brought fewer storms than expected, the ones it did bring proved surprisingly tenacious.
Measuring Water Stress
There are several different methods used to measure water stress. Learn some of these methods as well as the difference between water stress and water scarcity.
Microplastics in Our Water
Microplastics are virtually everywhere, including our bodies, but little is known about their health risks. How can we remove microplastics from our water?
How Namibia Embraced Potable Water Reuse
With cities around the world slow to embrace drinking reused wastewater, Namibia in southern Africa has been doing it successfully for more than 50 years.
Is Australia’s Drinking Water Safe?
Drinking water quality is generally high in Australia, but some remote areas still lack access. What can be done to meet the need for safe drinking water?