Does water expire? Hear the answer from Dr Aqua, the AI-generated water expert at the waterloop nonprofit media outlet. #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater #bottledwater #tapwater #ai #chatgpt #aigenerated
What makes DC Water's Blue Plains an advanced wastewater treatment plant? It's the additional steps of nitrification, denitrification, filtration, and disinfection that result in incredibly clean water entering the Potomac River. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watermanagement #watersolutions #watertreatment #waterinfrastructure #sewer
💧H2O Minute News💧 Mayor Marcus Muhammad of City of Benton Harbor: The city has replaced all lead service lines and is now removing lead from inside homes. Residents were directly involved in the process and the ultimate success. More: https://lnkd.in/eRsDNTQC News sponsored by 120Water. Visit https://120water.com #water #watersolutions #waternews #waterinfrastructure…
💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Jeanne Jensen, P.E. of Gilbert, Arizona and AZ Water Association Jeanne is focused on long-range infrastructure planning and communicating its value to the public. At AZ Water they have launched a leadership training program to develop the next generation. She's also an alum of Duke University…
💧 H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Jonathan Allen of Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Jonathan led the recent expansion of customer services through construction of a new payment center that speeds up and enhances the experience for the utility's customers. He is also an alum of the Duke University Nicholas…
Secondary treatment of wastewater at facilities like DC Water's Blue Plains is a biological process, where bacteria consume pollutants like food particles, human waste, and soap residues. The waste falls to the bottom and clean water moves on, explains Miguel E Miranda, PE. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watertreatment #wastewater #wastewatertreatment #watersolutions
After screens capture large objects from sewage, wastewater heads to clarifier tanks at DC Water's Blue Plains plant. Solids settle to the bottom while clearer water flows on for further treatment. It's also where phosphorus is removed using chemistry, explains Miguel E Miranda, PE. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #water #watertreatment #watertreatmentplant #watersolutions
The first stop for wastewater entering DC Water's Blue Plains treatment facility is the headworks, where screens remove a variety of large material like garbage and food scraps, as well as items people wrongly flush down the toilet. #podcast: https://bit.ly/BluePlainsTour #watertreatmentplant #watermanagement #waterinfrastructure
Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant. In this episode, join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an informative and technical tour of the facility. Treating approximately 380 million gallons daily, the plant is a testament to…
David Cover of the Native American Rights Fund: The newly created Tribal Water Institute will provide resources and training to help tribes advocate for their water rights and develop policy solutions. More: https://narf.org/tribal-water-institute/ H20 Minute News is sponsored by 120Water: https://120water.com #water #watermanagement #watersolutions #nativeamerican
Amy Kirby of CDC: The CDC has launched a new dashboard for visualization of COVID data from wastewater that includes displays of information by location, time period, and virus intensity. More: https://www.cdc.gov/NWSS/ #water #watermanagement #publichealth #covid19 #datavisualization
King tides are the highest high tides of the year and they are increasing due to factors such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and land subsidence. Communities are experiencing more flooding from king tides, posing a variety of challenges and hazards. This episode explores a collaboration between the North…
Eric Burneson of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements that were announced on November 30, 2023. Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/proposed-lead-and-copper-rule-improvements #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater #watersolutions #waternews
There's an urgent need for assistance with water and sanitation in the United States, where 2 million people lack access to basic services. In this episode, Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders USA, delves into the challenges faced by underserved communities, particularly when it comes to accessing funds. Boris…
Janet Wilson of The Desert Sun: Tens of millions of people — and millions of acres of farmland — rely on the Colorado River’s water. But 20 farming families in Imperial Valley get more water than entire states. Story in ProPublica: https://lnkd.in/eUaSqeE3 #water #watermanagement #coloradoriver #sustainableagriculture
In a groundbreaking episode, water management in the digital era is explored through a unique engagement with artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was used to create Dr. Aqua, an AI persona embodying a water management expert. Dr. Aqua's responses were then given voice and visual life through AI tools, presenting a fascinatingly…
The US Water Alliance awarded waterloop with the US Water Prize for Outstanding One Water Communications in 2023.
waterloop was awarded the US Water Prize 2023 for Outstanding One Water Communications by the US Water Alliance. Founder Travis Loop accepted the award and spoke about his background in journalism, purpose of the media, and gratitude for the positive work of water professionals.
