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05/05/2025

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10/09/2024

This most-recent cyberattack on American Water Works isn't just another wake-up call for utility companies but for every individual reliant on these services. This incident might well be the catalyst for a broader understanding of how intertwined our digital and physical worlds have become, and how personal action, like installing an at-home water treatment system, isn't just about health, comfort, and convenience, but also about resilience in the face of modern threats....

This most-recent cyberattack on American Water Works isn’t just another wake-up call for utility companies but for every individual reliant on these services. This incident might well be the …

10/01/2024

Welcome, WQA’s New Government Affairs Manager!...

Welcome, WQA’s New Government Affairs Manager!Paige O’Malley is a seasoned Government Affairs professional with extensive experience advocating in an association setting across multiple states, mos…

03/28/2024

On March 21 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated two EPA orders prohibiting the company Inhance Technologies from producing PFAS during the manufacturing of its fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers, which are used to hold products like pesticides and household cleaners. In 2019, the Agency linked the fluorinated HDPE plastic containers manufactured by Inhance to PFOA-contaminated drinking water in Easton, Massachusetts....

On March 21 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated two EPA orders prohibiting the company Inhance Technologies from producing PFAS during the manufacturing of its fluorinated high-dens…

03/28/2024

PFAS are becoming ubiquitous, it is simply a matter of time until ALL water is polluted to some degree.

The Department of Public Health is warning the public not to drink bottled water from a Massachusetts company due to PFAS contamination.Read the full story:

03/13/2024

Student researchers from Virginia Tech University and the University of British Columbia are winners of the Water Quality Research Foundation's first David Loveday Memorial scholarship poster contest. The research findings of the winning poster submissions were shared with attendees of the WQRFs Scientific Symposium and the WQA Convention & Exposition March 4 & 5 in Orlando, FL. "Differing Mechanisms for Lead Phosphate Particle Removal By Point-of-Use Media Depend on Particle Size and Lability," a poster by Chataly Villalona of Virgina Tech University, described research that aimed to understand Point-of-Use filter removal mechanisms for difficult-to-treat lead suspensions demonstrating the sometimes-complex chemistry of lead removal....

Student researchers from Virginia Tech University and the University of British Columbia are winners of the Water Quality Research Foundation’s first David Loveday Memorial scholarship poster…

09/06/2023

The UPC and UMC are the are the most utilized codes for the protection of the health and safety of the public. Jurisdictions that adopt the UPC and UMC include Spanish speaking communities. Having a code that is translated into their language will be beneficial for the proper and safe installation of plumbing and mechanical systems....

The UPC and UMC are the are the most utilized codes for the protection of the health and safety of the public. Jurisdictions that adopt the UPC and UMC include Spanish speaking communities. Having …

08/30/2023

Drinking water can become contaminated during and after flooding LISLE, Ill. – Flood resources, including a video called “Five Things to Know About Water After a Flood,” are available from the Water Quality Association to help ensure a safer water supply during severe flooding following the impact of Hurricane Idalia. Idalia is packing powerful winds as a Category 3 storm as it pounds Florida’s Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle transitions to the Florida Peninsula....

Drinking water can become contaminated during and after flooding LISLE, Ill. – Flood resources, including a video called “Five Things to Know About Water After a Flood,” are available fro…

08/22/2023

Next Tuesday, August 29th, join us on PWQA “Legislative Day” where we as a group will meet in Sacramento with several of our representatives to discuss topics pertinent to our industry at the California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA.

Our association relies on you. We constantly monitor legislation and support bills or local ordinances that benefit our industry. We'll provide you with the basics of effective interaction with policymakers.

So, sign up today and come on with us to Sacramento and let our actions create ripples!

To join us email [email protected] or RSVP here: https://buff.ly/3rJqj41
More details will be provided to attendees upon registration.

08/10/2023

I hope you and your family are having a great summer and that you’re finding time to relax and recharge. As we head into Q3 I wanted to touch base to make sure you know about a couple of recent WQA “wins.” You’ve heard me say that improving relations and collaborations with the state and regional associations is one of my goals this year - as a former Florida WQA President, I know firsthand how important these associations are at helping us deal with local water challenges....

I hope you and your family are having a great summer and that you’re finding time to relax and recharge. As we head into Q3 I wanted to touch base to make sure you know about a couple of recent WQA…

06/28/2023

Registration is open for the 2023 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, set for September 19-21 in Lake Tahoe, CA. All water quality professionals are invited to join in shaping and advancing industry strategy, outreach and support as well as participating in activities benefiting the Water Quality Research Foundation....

Registration is open for the 2023 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, set for September 19-21 in Lake Tahoe, CA. All water quality professionals are invited to join in shaping and advancing indust…