Drinking water

Pure Spout Earns Industry Award for Best New Product

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Health, Building Systems, Other Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Other Health, School, Alternative medicine, Lead, Marketing, Multimedia, Wellness, Edison Awards, Drinking water, Water, Bottled water

Pure Spout has been named a 2024 Edison Award, bronze winner, in the program’s Health and Wellness category.

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  • Pure Spout has been named a 2024 Edison Award, bronze winner, in the program’s Health and Wellness category.
  • The Edison Awards is among the most prestigious accolades honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation.
  • The company joined other finalists at the 37th annual Edison Awards Gala in Fort Myers, Florida, where winners were announced.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240419958903/en/
    “Pure Spout is honored to be chosen as a 2024 Edison Award winner, a true testament to the effective solution our product provides for our country’s most vulnerable population – our children,” said Mark Campbell, Pure Spout co-developer and water quality scientist.

WEB Aruba Signs Water-as-a-Service® BOOT Agreement with Seven Seas Water Group

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Construction & Property, Energy, Engineering, Urban Planning, Manufacturing, Residential Building & Real Estate, Transfer, Drinking water, Safety, WEB, Water, BOOT, Multimedia, Build–operate–transfer, VBA

Water-En Energiebedrijf Aruba (“WEB”) and Seven Seas Water Group (“SSWG”), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) solutions, jointly announced today the signing of a 10-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Agreement.

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  • Water-En Energiebedrijf Aruba (“WEB”) and Seven Seas Water Group (“SSWG”), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (WaaS®) solutions, jointly announced today the signing of a 10-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Agreement.
  • Seven Seas Water (Aruba) VBA will construct a new seawater reverse osmosis (“SWRO”) plant, contributing a total of a minimum of 16,500 cubic meters of daily drinking water per day.
  • The new plant will be part of WEB’s long-term plan and the Water Roadmap to meet continued demand for water and will replace a temporary water production facility.
  • I would like to thank the WEB team for managing the selection process and working with SSWG on developing this project.”
    Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, expressed his excitement for collaborating with WEB Aruba, saying, "We are tremendously honored to have been chosen to provide reliable fresh drinking water to WEB Aruba on this landmark project.

Rhode Island Partners With 120Water™ to Support Digital Lead Service Line Database

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Data Management, Retail, Utilities, Technology, Energy, Software, Food, Beverage, Digital technology, Public, Chicago Public Schools, United, City, Drinking water, Investment, Public water system, Partnership, PWS, Water, Data management, Environmental protection, Cherokee Nation

Leading U.S. digital water testing and data management platform 120Water announced today that the state of Rhode Island selected it to manage the lead service line inventories for all water systems across the state.

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  • Leading U.S. digital water testing and data management platform 120Water announced today that the state of Rhode Island selected it to manage the lead service line inventories for all water systems across the state.
  • “Ensuring Rhode Island residents have access to safe, clean drinking water is a top priority for the state.
  • 120Water is working closely with the Rhode Island Department of Health to distribute licenses, communications, and training to onboard all eligible systems.
  • Additional training support will be provided through 120Water’s recent partnership with the Rhode Island Rural Water Association.

Aqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Utilities, Energy, MCL, EPA, Filtration, Drinking water, Ion exchange, Safety, Biophysical environment, Communication, Water, Groundwater, Multimedia, Aqua

Aqua New Jersey leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to cut the ribbon on its newest PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township Tuesday.

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  • Aqua New Jersey leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to cut the ribbon on its newest PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township Tuesday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417823172/en/
    Aqua New Jersey President Natalie Chesko and other company leaders are joined by Lawrence Township Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to cut the ribbon on a new PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township.
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    “Long before the EPA’s announcement last week, Aqua took a leadership role in addressing PFAS,” said Aqua New Jersey President Natalie Chesko.
  • Recognizing the severity of the problem, Aqua immediately began testing for and addressing PFAS more than seven years ago.

Grapheal and EDYTEM Laboratory Fine-tune Portable Sensor for Detecting Water-borne PFAS

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Technology, Other Science, Green Technology, Environment, Research, Public Policy, Government, Other Professional Services, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Biotechnology, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Health, Other Natural Resources, Apps, Applications, Data Analytics, Natural Resources, Science, Sustainability, Software, Chemicals, Plastics, State, Local, Manufacturing, Data Management, Mont Blanc, Environmental monitoring, Public, PFAS, PFOA, Drinking water, Water, Carbon, Tablet, ANR, Bioaccumulation, Electronics, Toxicity, Environmental remediation

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals', comprise around 12,000 different chemicals used across various applications due to their unique properties.

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  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals', comprise around 12,000 different chemicals used across various applications due to their unique properties.
  • These chemicals are notorious for their persistence, toxicity, and bioaccumulation, leading to significant environmental and health concerns.
  • The traditional methods for detecting PFAS involve complex and expensive laboratory equipment, making the need for simpler, on-site detection methods a global priority.
  • The use of printed electronics and a carbon sensor in the device’s production also reduces environmental impacts, aligning with sustainable practices.

Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Green Technology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Recycling, Philanthropy, Environmental Policy, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Natural Resources, Other Philanthropy, Other Energy, Utilities, National Aviary, Natural Lands, City, Drinking water, Essential Utilities, Tree, Essential, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Partnership, Water, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Garden, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Quality of life, Organization, World Water Day

Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.
  • “Earth Day is a powerful reminder of the vital link between safe drinking water, essential resources and the well-being of our planet and communities,” said Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin.
  • “By launching our initiatives on World Water Day, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve.
  • Essential Earth Day is part of the company’s comprehensive commitment to the environment and the communities it serves.

Aqua Virginia Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Drinking water, Water quality, Multimedia, Public, Aqua, VDH, Bottled water

Aqua Virginia, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, today announced its Lake Monticello water treatment facility received the 2023 Silver Water Treatment Plant Performance Award for Excellence in Filtration and Backwash from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water.

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  • Aqua Virginia, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, today announced its Lake Monticello water treatment facility received the 2023 Silver Water Treatment Plant Performance Award for Excellence in Filtration and Backwash from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water.
  • This marks the 19th consecutive year the company has received a Water Treatment Plant Performance Award, which recognizes drinking water plants for exceptional operational performance and adherence to stringent water quality standards.
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    “It’s a tremendous honor for Aqua to be recognized every year for nearly two decades straight,” said John Aulbach, president, Aqua Virginia.
  • Devon Scallan, environmental compliance manager at Aqua, and Larry Brookman, facility operator at Aqua, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Napoli Shkolnik’s Paul Napoli and AFFF MDL Co-Leads Secure $750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP in AFFF MDL

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Professional Services, Legal, Environment, Public, PFAS, Tyco, District court, Drinking water, The Honourable, MDL, Water

In a monumental stride towards addressing the nation’s PFAS water contamination crisis, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation, have achieved a groundbreaking $750 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP.

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  • In a monumental stride towards addressing the nation’s PFAS water contamination crisis, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation, have achieved a groundbreaking $750 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP.
  • This significant legal triumph will facilitate the remediation of drinking water sources for public water systems impacted by PFAS, a group of harmful chemicals found in AFFF.
  • “Securing this settlement is a testament to our collective resolve to address and mitigate the impact of PFAS contamination,” said Napoli Shkolnik Partner Paul Napoli.
  • The agreement marks a critical step forward in the ongoing legal and environmental advocacy efforts to combat PFAS contamination.

Baron & Budd Obtains Settlement With Tyco Fire Products in PFAS Water Contamination Litigation

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Professional Services, Utilities, Environment, Legal, Energy, Environmental Health, Class Action Lawsuit, Foam, AFFF, PFAS, Cancer, EPA, Drinking water, Fire, The Honourable, MDL, Water, Baron & Budd, P.C., Groundwater, District court, Court, Multidistrict litigation, Baron, Airport, Environmental protection, Natural Resources

Today, Baron & Budd announced that a $750 million settlement agreement has been reached with Tyco Fire Products to resolve PFAS-related drinking water contamination claims in the nationwide Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2873).

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  • Today, Baron & Budd announced that a $750 million settlement agreement has been reached with Tyco Fire Products to resolve PFAS-related drinking water contamination claims in the nationwide Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2873).
  • The settlement will provide funds to public water systems in the U.S. that tested and found PFAS at any level on or before May 15, 2024.
  • This agreement comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the strict federal drinking water standards that will regulate PFAS levels in public water supplies.
  • The PFAS chemicals in AFFF are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down and they are extremely water soluble, meaning they spread quickly in water.

AECOM to provide enhanced support to clients in response to U.S. EPA’s latest PFAS regulatory compliance requirements

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Other Energy, Professional Services, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Sustainability, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Building Systems, Consulting, PFAS, EPA, Drinking water, ACM, Water, Airport, Private sector, Cosmetics

AECOM boasts one of the world’s largest PFAS technical teams and is a global leader in emerging contaminant services, consistently ranked as one of the top environmental and water consulting firms.

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  • AECOM boasts one of the world’s largest PFAS technical teams and is a global leader in emerging contaminant services, consistently ranked as one of the top environmental and water consulting firms.
  • “EPA’s latest standards are a bold step toward protecting individuals from the health impacts of these prevalent compounds,” said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of AECOM’s global Water business.
  • The technology utilizes an innovative electrochemical oxidation process to sustainably and economically destroy PFAS mass in contaminated liquids.
  • To learn more about the Company’s holistic PFAS service offerings and case studies of successful client outcomes, click here .