Audience: Manufacturer
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Retention of PFAS on Spent Filters
Captured and Contained: Drinking Water Treatment Media Retain PFAS Beyond Their Service Life This independent study was performed by Dr. Zhi (George) Zhou from Purdue University to address critical knowledge gaps regarding the retention and long-term fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) drinking water treatment media once those…
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Getting the Most from WQA Convention Education
The WQA Podcast helps you make the most of your time at this year’s Convention. Tanya Lubner, PhD, Director of Professional Certification & Training, and John McCartan, Training & Program Manager, walk through key sessions and learning opportunities available to attendees.
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The Gold Standard
Download our booklet, The Gold Standard, to learn about WQA, what Gold Seal Product certification represents, the certification process, and why WQA’s Product Certification is widely considered the gold standard for safeguarding our drinking water.
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The Hidden Opportunity in Small Community Water Systems
The WQA Podcast explores a major opportunity in water treatment that often goes overlooked. Small community water systems, such as those serving schools, campgrounds and mobile home parks, are already a significant part of the market and present strong potential for recurring revenue, long-term service contracts, and expanded business relationships.
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Researcher identifies promising surrogate to advance PFAS testing
Marking a major advancement in its multiyear effort to improve how the water sector manages per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Water Quality Research Foundation is funding critical research by University of British Columbia Professor Madjid Mohseni, PhD, validating surrogate parameters that can reliably predict PFAS breakthrough in water treatment technologies. A validated PFAS surrogate…
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WQA welcomes new Vice President of Product Certification & Lab Services
The Water Quality Association announces that Vasilios Soupos has joined the association as Vice President of Product Certification and Laboratory Services. Soupos, who brings more than 20 years’ experience leading regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and operations management across several industries, fills a new position on WQA’s executive team.
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Tracking the Water Treatment Industry’s Growth Through 2027
The WQA Podcast looks at how the water treatment industry is performing alongside broader economic indicators and what that could mean for the years ahead. The conversation focuses on WQA’s Cross-Correlation Report, which helps members better understand how industry trends align with shifts in the wider economy.
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Study to determine most effective PFAS treatments for high-risk households
Research to fill key knowledge gaps on the effectiveness of household water treatment systems for PFAS and other fluorinated organic compounds is under way under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Riley Mulhern of the University of Colorado Boulder. The project, funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation, will be conducted in collaboration with a…
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2026 WQA Volunteer Summit
WQA will host an exclusive, in-person Volunteer Summit at WQA Headquarters this September, 16-17. This Summit will bring together voting committee members, chairs and vice chairs of engagement networks and sections, Board members, and special invited guests to continue elevating the impact and influence of WQA’s volunteer groups. Volunteer leaders can look for their invitations and full event…
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Government Affairs Federal Report, Part 2
The latest episode of the WQA Podcast features Part 2 of WQA’s Government Affairs Report. WQA Government Affairs Manager Paige O’Malley joins host Wes Bleed to discuss state-level legislative trends impacting the water treatment industry.