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Why do I believe #PFAS is the largest pollution issue of the century? - It's in the rain, what more is there to say? https://lnkd.in/gSXpD7Za It's also why I believe most water systems in the USA will have to treat for it. https://lnkd.in/gFGb2WKf #watertreatment

💡Great Lakes 🇺🇸🇨🇦 #PFAS ☔️ — Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere and water, new peer-reviewed research shows. —

Fascinating and deeply concerning report from WATERSHED and the Guardian, revealing the scale and complexity of chemical pollution in our rivers. Given the vast array of sources and the often hidden, insidious nature of toxic pollutants, a strategic approach is needed, but must be underpinned robust monitoring to build understanding and shape such a strategy.

Federally unprotected streams contribute most of the water to U.S. rivers Channels that flow only in direct response to weather conditions like heavy rain, called ephemeral streams, on average contribute 55 percent of the water in regional river systems in the United States, researchers report in the June 28 Science. But last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that some waterways — including these streams — are not federally protected from pollution under the Clean Water Act. The decision could have a substantial ripple effect on the environment. Previous research has shown that ephemeral streams play an important role in transporting sediment, chemicals and other materials downstream to larger bodies of water. So, the new findings may shape future research and regulations targeting water pollution, says Jud Harvey, a hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey based in Reston, Va. One in three people in the United States get their drinking water from rivers and streams that the Clean Water Act seeks to protect from pollution. The knowledge that more than half of that water comes from unprotected ephemeral streams is “likely to have very significant implications on the ability of the United States — at the federal level — to ensure the continued protection of clean water,” says Yale economist Matthew Kotchen, who co-authored the study. The team hopes the work can serve as a scientific basis for creating better policies on rivers and water quality in the United States. “From a scientific point of view, not regulating them makes no sense if you want to decrease the pollutants in your waterways,” says Yale ecologist and study co-author Peter Raymond. “You really want to have your policy grounded in science, and it’s currently not.”   https://lnkd.in/e83EbbBU  

It is a pleasure to share our recent publication in Marine Pollution Bulletin (IF: 5.8; Qualis A1) entitled: "Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in seawater after the mysterious oil spill of 2019 on the Pernambuco coast, northeast Brazil". In 2019, one of Brazil's most significant environmental disasters occurred, involving an oil spill that directly affected Pernambuco state. Contamination along the coast was evaluated by the quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fifty seawater samples collected in the summer and winter of 2021. The studied concluded that the coast was impacted by a mixture of PAHs from petrogenic and pyrolytic sources. The results indicated the need for continuous monitoring of the regions affected by the 2019 spill. If you are interested in learning more about our research, please enjoy access: https://lnkd.in/dXwBUdKW

📣Exciting news! The ICPDR has published new policy guidance for managing hazardous substances in the Danube River Basin. This initiative aims to protect our waters from pollutants, ensuring water quality for millions. Discover our approaches and measures now! 🌊🔍 🌍🚰 Controlling hazardous substances in the Danube River Basin is challenging due to knowledge gaps and limited capacity. The ICPDR's new policy guidance, based on the Danube Hazard m3c Project, offers collaborative solutions. While Danube countries are tackling pollution with monitoring, models, and control measures, chemicals persist in the water. This document aims to support decision-makers with effective measures for a “toxic-free” Danube, aligning with the EU Green Deal. Learn more about our strategies and measures on our website. 🌊🔍 ➡️ https://loom.ly/P7LBBMI #EnvironmentalProtection #WaterQuality #ICPDR #Danube #Sustainability

World Water Day is a good time to reflect on the critical role water plays on our planet. In this #AnalyteGuru blog post, we share a number of resources to help you in your water analysis, including drinking water, wastewater and industrial. Take a deep dive: http://spr.ly/6041khDdT #wateranalysis #wastewater #environmental #watertesting #CMD #WorldWaterDay

PHOSPHATE AND RIVER QUALITY This article talks about phosphate removal, The UK Environment Act and river quality. There are a few commercial-scale P removal and recovery technologies out there that we've been involved with. #environment #phosphorus https://lnkd.in/eEP5CeYU

How important is water to you? Here is what The_Ion_Lady thinks ! 😉 #watertesting #drinkingwater #wastewater #power #worldwaterday #environmental #industrial #ionchromatography #chromatography #icms #massspectrometry #inuvion #LoveIC

🌍 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰💧 A recent report from the European Environment Agency highlights the growing #challenges in ensuring #W𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿Q𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 across Europe. Despite ongoing efforts, water #pollution remains a significant concern, with chemical contamination, nutrients, and emerging pollutants threatening ecosystems and public health. According to the latest data reported by 19 Member States in 2021: ➡ Less than half of EU surface waters (37%) were in good or high ecological status. ➡ 29% of surface water bodies achieved good chemical status. ➡ Europe's waters continue to be impacted by chemicals, predominantly by atmospheric pollution from #coal-powered energy generation and diffuse pollution from #agriculture. 👉 Learn more about the EEA’s findings: https://lnkd.in/dtDkJQBX