News
What the EPA Limits on "Forever Chemicals" in Water Means
April 17, 2024
In a Q&A, Brianne Callahan, C’02, CGS’04, of the Water Center explains the new regulations on PFAS, plus how they…
Read MoreThe Water Center at Penn Statement on Newly Finalized National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Six PFAS
April 12, 2024
On Wednesday, April 10th, the US EPA finalized the much-anticipated National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Maximum…
Read More2024 Global Industrial Water Reuse Champions Award Cycle Now Open for Nominations
February 12, 2024
The WateReuse Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Veolia, University of Pennsylvania Water Center, and International…
Read MoreWater Center at Penn recommends methods for addressing bacteria levels in Delaware River
February 7, 2024
Article published in The Daily Pennsylvanian by Richard Zhuang on February 4th, 2024. To learn more about the…
Read MoreWater Center Releases Living in a PFAS World: A Brief Survey and Analysis of Generally Available PFAS/PFOA Health Communications
February 5, 2024
The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Living in a PFAS World: A Brief Survey and…
Read More‘An upward direction’ for the Delaware River: UPenn researchers recommend ways to make swimming safer
January 29, 2024
Article published in WHYY by Zoe Read on January 27th, 2024. To learn more about the Delaware River Bacteria Study…
Read MoreWater Center Releases Delaware River Bacteria Study
December 7, 2023
The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Delaware River Bacteria Study: An Evaluation of…
Read MoreCarlsberg and Kimberly-Clark Win Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion Awards
October 5, 2023
On Thursday, October 5, at the 2023 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,…
Read MoreA hub for water innovation and leadership
August 31, 2023
Article published in Penn Today by Liana Wait on August 30, 2023.
Read MoreArmy Corps releases draft report for Eastwick Flood Risk Management Study
August 31, 2023
Press release by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release on August 31, 2023.
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Special Briefing: America's $900 Billion Water Crisis
Doug Evanson, San Antonio Water System, Howard Neukrug, The Water Center at Penn, Nicole Lick, EPA Region 3, Reese Tisdale, Bluefield Research
While the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $50 billion to upgrade America’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, much more will be needed to address the nation’s water infrastructure needs amid…
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