WQA's Blueprint for Better Water

WQA's Blueprint for Better Water

CONTRACTOR recently featured a deep dive with Amanda Moore, the current President of the Water Quality Association (WQA). At the heart of WQA's mission lies the thirst for being the leading advocate and resource in water quality improvement. Their key goals? Upping the ante on industry knowledge and professionalism, stoking advocacy efforts, and sparking public awareness. The association's headline-grabbing initiative is the bipartisan federal Healthy H2O Act, designed to ensure low-income households can tap into dependable water filtration technologies.

But there's more bubbling up – think expanding education, boosting consumer outreach via their website, BetterWaterToday.org, and joining forces with fellow organizations like the Texas Water Quality Association and the National Ground Water Association. Their joint mission? Advocating for city code amendments and tackling 'forever chemicals' issues for a future filled with safer water.

Texas-Sized Innovation in a Tiny Device

Speaking of point-of-use devices, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have brewed up a cube-shaped contraption that employs battery-powered electricity to give E. coli cells the boot from polluted water. Think of it as an espresso machine for clean water, taking a brief 20 minutes to serve up a cup clear of contaminants. Operating with the stamina of a marathon runner, the device can purify water round the clock. Now, the team is working on pumping the device into the mainstream, aiming to turn it into a go-to gadget for clean drinking water during natural disasters or other water supply hiccups. Move over bulky, complex filtration systems, this compact contraption is not only simpler but also more cost-effective. Stay tuned, as this could be a real game-changer in the water treatment industry.

+1 For Water Softeners

Wake up kids, a new article from Ultimate Plumbing & HVAC just dropped. Their recent blog post shines a spotlight on the damaging effects of hard water—as you all know, we’re talking stains, terrible odors, and laundry that feels like it's had a run-in with sandpaper. Their solution? A tag team of a tankless water heater, a turbidity filter for tackling sediment, and a hard-working water softener. With the turbidity filter on sediment-busting duties, your plumbing gear can enjoy a longer, scale-free lifespan. The water softener, using its power combo of resin beads and salt, will ensure your water is scrubbed free of impurities and safe for everyday use. And the best part? This low-maintenance system is in it for the long haul, with the softener aiming for a good 10-15 year innings.

Recycling Wastewater into Beer

San Francisco start-up is taking a new approach to water treatment and changing the game...literally. Epic Cleantec, in an unlikely partnership with a local brewery, has cooked up an innovative concoction called Epic OneWater Brew. But this isn't your average craft beer. It's brewed with graywater, recycled from Fifteen Fifty, a luxury apartment high-rise. The graywater undergoes a thorough cleansing involving microfiltration and a bath of ultraviolet light, making it safe for consumption. Leave it to San Francisco to turn water recycling into an excuse to make beer!