Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s. Many organizations(more…)
Blogs
5th Circuit vacates EPA’s TSCA orders to halt use of PFAS in certain plastic containers
On March 21 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated two EPA orders prohibiting the company Inhance Technologies from producing PFAS during the manufacturing of(more…)
2024 Loveday Scholarship research poster winners
Student researchers from Virginia Tech University and the University of British Columbia are winners of the Water Quality Research Foundation’s first David Loveday Memorial scholarship(more…)
IAPMO releases Spanish versions of Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
The UPC and UMC are the are the most utilized codes for the protection of the health and safety of the public. Jurisdictions that adopt the UPC and UMC include Spanish speaking communities. Having a code that is translated into their language will be beneficial for the proper and safe installation of plumbing and mechanical systems.
WQA Resources – Hurricane Idalia
Drinking water can become contaminated during and after flooding LISLE, Ill. – Flood resources, including a video called “Five Things to Know About Water After a Flood,”(more…)
2023 WQA Midyear Leadership Conference
Registration is open for the 2023 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, set for September 19-21 in Lake Tahoe, CA. All water quality professionals are invited to join in shaping and advancing industry strategy, outreach and support as well as participating in activities benefiting the Water Quality Research Foundation.
