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Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Water Resources: Risk, Mitigation, Guidance and Policy Updates
Pharmaceuticals in the environment (PiE) are released mainly through anthropogenic activities such as patient use and concentrated sources from manufacturing, animal feedlots, and healthcare facilities. This paper assesses how antibiotic discharges
LLMs in Action: Practical Applications for Water Utilities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the water and environmental sectors. In 2025, two Texas water and wastewater utilities participated in a multi-part workshop series to learn about the capabilities of AI, specifically of a type of
Simplified Modeling of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Breakthrough Using Granular Activated Carbon for Groundwater Treatment
Breakthrough-curve (BC) predictions for newly regulated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using granular activated carbon (GAC) are needed by drinking water engineers during the conceptual design process. Conceptual designs must commonly be
Is Low-DO the Way to Go?
Research shows low-dissolved-oxygen operation can help WRRFs reduce resource consumption while enhancing treatment performance
Integrated Site Selection Process to Sustain LOTT's Groundwater Recharge Program
Groundwater recharge is an essential part of the LOTT Alliance (LOTT) Wastewater Resource Management Plan (Plan) for providing wastewater management services for the North Thurston County Growth Management Area. One of the primary objectives of the