Arifur Rahman and Todd Williams highlight a new research study evaluating PFAS removal across key biosolids treatment methods.

While not yet a household name, 6PPD-Q is entering the regulatory spotlight. Jacobs’ Stormwater Retrofits Lead Jana Crawford discusses the impact of this tire-derived emerging contaminant and how it can be addressed in stormwater.

Reflecting on a recent Journal AWWA article he co-authored, Mike Matichich explains how water utilities better understand and address affordability challenges by leveraging operating data they already collect.

Water resources engineer Alyssa Ramsey discusses the Water Environment Federation’s Water Leadership Institute and lessons learned as an emerging water leader.

Ahead of WEFTEC24, Bruce Johnson discusses the results of a recent Water Research Foundation project on hybrid digital twins and how Jacobs is building on that learning with our Hybrid Optimizer tool.

Ted Couch outlines the synergies, pitfalls and opportunities for hydrogen production at water resource recovery facilities. He’ll be discussing the topic in more detail at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans, October 5 – 9.

Ahead of WEFTEC 2024, Joshua Registe explains how Jacobs’ Intelligent O&M solution has helped to reduce chemicals usage at water resource recovery facilities.

Jacobs President of Global Operations Patrick Hill recently wrote about pivotal global trends and how we’re laying the foundations for a more sustainable, prosperous and secure future at Jacobs. This week, Patrick is discussing these trends as they relate to the global water sector at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). SIWW provides a platform to reimagine the role of water utilities and explore how themes like infrastructure modernization, the energy transition and climate response will shape the water sector’s future. Read Patrick's reflections on Singapore's future.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced finalization of a rule designating two of the most-studied PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). Jacobs Global Principal for PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Scott Grieco provides a few clarifications related to municipal utilities on the CERCLA ruling in this article.

Jacobs Global Principal for Wastewater Energy Optimization and Decarbonization Emma Shen discusses the importance of transparent net-zero goals in the water sector that account for challenges like wastewater treatment process emissions and long-term decarbonization opportunities.

Our water reuse leads Melanie Holmer and Larry Schimmoller explain how recent regulations in the U.S. are accelerating interest in direct potable reuse.

Jim Lozier looks ahead to the 2024 Membrane Technology Conference in Florida where Jacobs is presenting on the latest developments in membrane treatment, from high-recovery desalination to PFAS removal.