HRSD Turned One Billion Gallons of Sewage to Drinking Water

SWIFT facility in Suffolk celebrating 1 billion gallons of treated wastewater recycled into the aquifer

CLIFF NOTES● HRSD treated over one billion gallons of wastewater for reuse.● Advanced purification was used to meet drinking water standards.● The project reflects growing reliance on water reuse.● Public trust remains a key challenge.● Long-term monitoring is essential.   In southeastern Virginia, the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) has been busy doing something both … Read more

High Lead Levels Detected in California Child Care Centers

School water fountain covered in rust and grime.

Critical Findings Demand Immediate Attention Recent investigations in California have unveiled alarming levels of lead in drinking water at nearly 1,700 child care centers. This revelation highlights a significant health risk to the state’s youngest residents, necessitating urgent measures to ensure their safety. The initiative, propelled by Assembly Bill 2370, underscores the critical need for … Read more