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Experts Converge on Water Treatment Challenges at Bath Conference

9/7/2025

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Water Engineers Confront PFAS

The IChemE's Water SIG hosted its first in-person conference at the University of Bath, addressing urgent water treatment issues like PFAS pollution.
Keynote speaker Maria Manidaki urged chemical engineers to use existing data to shape policy and funding.
Peter Jarvis presented technologies for PFAS removal, noting the challenges of treating various PFAS compounds.
The Maryland State Highway Administration's new stormwater permit raises concerns about climate accountability and environmental justice.
Critics claim the permit lacks enforceable standards and fails to protect vulnerable communities from runoff pollution.

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Cartagena Invests in Sustainability

Cartagena, Colombia, will invest $150 million to modernize water bodies and promote sustainable development.
Key initiatives include urban renewal and a water transportation system for improved mobility and ecological restoration.
The IDB will provide a $250 million loan to the Motagua River Basin in Guatemala for sanitation and waste management, aiding over 166,000 households.
Since 1990, Andean glaciers have lost over 35% of their surface area, raising disaster risks and affecting water supply.
The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year for the Protection of Glaciers to enhance environmental resilience.

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Water Engineers Confront PFAS

The IChemE's Water SIG hosted its first in-person conference at the University of Bath, addressing urgent water treatment issues like PFAS pollution.
Keynote speaker Maria Manidaki urged chemical engineers to use existing data to shape policy and funding.
Peter Jarvis presented technologies for PFAS removal, noting the challenges of treating various PFAS compounds.
The Maryland State Highway Administration's new stormwater permit raises concerns about climate accountability and environmental justice.
Critics claim the permit lacks enforceable standards and fails to protect vulnerable communities from runoff pollution.

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