Topic: pou/poe

  • 2023 WQA Consumer Opinion Study – Raw Data


    WQA Premier members can download the raw data from the 2023 WQA Consumer Opinion Study to use in their own marketing or sales efforts. NOTE: When you hit the “download” button in the upper right corner, the data will go to your computer’s “downloads” folder. You might continue to see a spinning arrow on our…

  • 2023 WQA Consumer Opinion Study – Full Report


    Once every two years, the Water Quality Association commissions a national study to gather data on U.S. consumers’ evolving attitudes toward water and water treatment. The 2023 study shows that consumers report being far more concerned about quality of their household water supply this year than in any previous study. Survey results also indicated that…

  • Microbial Growths in POU/POE treatment devices


    Heterotrophic bacteria are found all around us, including in our drinking water. Many studies have shown POU/POE devices support the growth of heterotrophic bacteria and cause an increase in HPC levels. However, extensive scientific evidence has consistently verified heterotrophic bacteria present in POU and POE devices pose no health risk, and that these heterotrophic bacteria…

  • Study shows overall concern for quality of household water supply is growing


    Consumers report being far more concerned about the quality of their household water supply this year than in any previous year they have been surveyed as part of the Water Quality Association’s biennial Consumer Opinion Study. WQA is releasing the results of the 2023 Consumer Opinion Study during its Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas…

  • WQA Consumer Opinion Study


    Once every two years, the Water Quality Association commissions a national study to gather data on U.S. consumers’ evolving attitudes toward water and water treatment. The 2023 study shows that consumers report being far more concerned about quality of their household water supply this year than in any previous study. Survey results also indicated that…

  • Top Convention Education


    This week’s WQA Radio podcast tees up Convention Education – all of the sessions you’ll want to consider at this year’s WQA Convention & Exposition. Your guides are John McCartan, WQA Training and Programs manager, and Peter Cartwright, MWS, PE, of Cartwright Engineering. Cartwright is Chair of the Technical Education Task Force. This is a special…

  • Healthy H2O Act introduced in House on World Water Day


    The House version of the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act has been introduced into the 118th Congress by U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and David Rouzer (R-NC). The bi-partisan bill, commonly known as the Healthy H20 Act, was introduced on World Water Day, the same day the Water Quality Association and the National Ground Water…

  • WQA applauds re-introduction of Healthy H2O Act


    The Water Quality Association welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act into the 118th Congress by U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME).  The bill, commonly known as the Healthy H20 Act, offers federal grants for water quality testing and certified treatment technology in rural and underserved communities, including…

  • Final Barrier: A Better Solution For High Quality and Healthier Drinking Water


    Final barrier treatment is technology installed at the final point where water can be treated before it is consumed. Whether your home is supplied by a community water system or a private well, final barrier treatment devices are a great way to ensure quality drinking water is available.

  • Water policy pro to headline 2023 WQA Convention


    An environmental and water infrastructure policy expert who advocates for point-of-use and point-of-entry applications is the keynote speaker for the 2023 WQA Convention & Exposition. Mae Stevens is Senior Vice President at Banner Public Affairs, WQA’s new government relations firm in Washington, D.C., and also chair of Banner’s water infrastructure practice.