Research Articles

EPA has launched its first agency-wide PFAS TECH strategy to accelerate innovation, partnerships and pilot projects aimed at reducing PFAS contamination in communities nationwide

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a report released recently by Food & Water Watch reveals that U.S. household drinking water bills surged 62% between 2015 and 2025

Labs across the world will collect wastewater samples on Global Wastewater Day in 2027 to generate a unique snapshot of international public health

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $7.9 million to establish the four-year PFAS Environmental Research Network

Moroti Adegboyega won the 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for an AI-powered robot that uses magnets to remove plastic from water

MSU researchers uncover an unexpected biological ability that could inspire future PFAS sensors

A new report finds underground utility damage costs the U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year

Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership

DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association have launched the Water Watch Center to help small water utilities strengthen cyber defenses and protect clean water from foreign hackers

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a nationwide survey reveals that public trust in municipal water providers remains remarkably high