Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Supreme Court Ruling Spurs Rethink of Aquifer Use
With groundwater an increasingly scarce resource, a 2020 Supreme Court ruling has the potential to change how water from aquifers is used and conserved.
The Resilience of Biofilms
The complex adaptations of biofilm make it one of the most resilient modes of life and an exceptionally resilient tool in wastewater treatment.
Tonga Eruption Disrupts Island Nation’s Drinking Water Supply
Tonga’s eruption sent shockwaves around the world, and its aftermath illustrates how lack of resilience can lead to water crisis after disaster anywhere.
What Is a Sponge City?
Sponge Cities incorporate nature-based stormwater management infrastructure in line with traditional Chinese ideals.
Agricultural Runoff Fuels Gulf Dead Zones
Agriculture in the U.S. Midwest is fueling a massive dead zone in the Gulf, and farmers anticipate that their long unregulated runoff will soon be regulated.
Heavy Rainfall Doesn’t Always End Water Shortage
Floods and drought are two sides of the same coin. Unless water can be absorbed into the ground, heavy rainfall can flow into the sea, unused.