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Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Florida have developed a gel-based material that captures PFOA, one of the most prevalent types of PFAS found in the environment. Unlike some filtration materials that rely on fluorinated compounds, the new material uses strategically designed electrical charges to attract and bind PFOA molecules throughout the gel rather than only along its surface. This approach increases the material\u2019s filtration capacity while reducing reliance on fluorinated components that could potentially introduce additional compounds into the environment.<\/p>\n

After capturing PFOA, the gel can be flushed with commonly available solvents and reused for additional treatment cycles. Researchers are continuing to test and refine the technology for potential use in commercial and municipal water treatment applications. For water professionals, the development highlights the importance of material innovation, reusable treatment technologies and continued research into more effective strategies for managing PFAS in drinking water and wastewater.<\/p>\n

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The US Geological survey conducted research regarding different effects of droughts. In their recent study, they found that many prolonged droughts can cause a higher risk of exposure to arsenic in well water. Maine, New England, the Midwest, and the Southwest are all areas whose arsenic levels are regularly higher than the federal level allows. Although municipal water supplies are carefully monitored, private well water is not. This can be a danger to Americans because over 43 million people rely on private well water. A previous study revealed that somewhere between 1.5 and 2.9 million people are drinking water with unsafe levels of arsenic, and this number may increase to over 4 million in case of a drought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Increased levels of arsenic may be caused by a decrease in groundwater levels, which causes changes in water chemistry. There are also some human responses to droughts, such as using ground water rather than surface water, which may also affect exposure. The number of droughts is expected to increase as a result of climate change, exposing even more Americans to unsafe drinking water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Arsenic is highly dangerous because it causes a wide variety of health issues, and is odorless, colorless and tasteless - making it undetectable without a test. To help combat this issue, many states which are at high risk for droughts have programs to provide private well owners with arsenic tests. Although not all testing is free, these programs help make it affordable since it is recommended to test water every 3-5 years. 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