Across the country, water systems are aging, demands are rising, and the challenges tied to climate change aren’t slowing down. But one issue is quietly shaping the future of every treatment plant, utility, and public works department: a rapidly shrinking water workforce.

Ensuring clean, reliable water is essential for both industrial processing and agricultural productivity. Whether you are running a manufacturing facility, greenhouse, livestock operation, or irrigation system, water quality directly affects equipment lifespan, crop yield, and overall operational efficiency.

If you grew up hearing that “farmers feed the world,” here’s the 2025 update: farmers can only feed the world if their water is clean enough to keep the whole system running.

California State Parks host some of the most ecologically diverse landscapes in the country, from coastal bluffs and mountain lakes to historic sites and deserts. With millions of visitors exploring these parks every year, the need for reliable, sustainable water treatment has never been more critical.

Water professionals and newcomers alike know that arsenic in water is a silent threat. Let’s unpack why arsenic matters, and how filtration media like DMI‑65®, Greensand (and its advanced variant Greensand Plus™) can play a key role in tackling it.

In recent years, the water-treatment industry has witnessed a surge in demand for mobile carbon media vessels, systems packed with granular activated carbon (GAC) or specialty media housed in transport-ready vessels deployed for rapid filtration of contaminants.

In places like theme parks, zoos, and botanical gardens, water is more than just a resource; it’s part of the experience. It supports plant life, keeps animals healthy, and adds beauty to landscapes and attractions.

If you work in water treatment, you’ve probably heard of Greensand and DMI-65®. Both are widely used filter media for removing iron, manganese, and arsenic from groundwater, but which one actually performs better for your application?

California doesn’t just make great avocados and wine, it basically feeds the country. From almonds to strawberries, the Golden State’s farms thrive in places that barely see rain.

When floods or earthquakes hit, they don’t just destroy homes, they also take out one of the most essential things we need to survive: clean water.

When the federal government shuts down, it isn’t just a matter of locked doors and furloughed employees. For the vast ecosystems of our national parks and the watersheds they sustain, the impacts can be far-reaching, long-lasting, and quietly destructive.

If you’ve ever driven through California’s Central Valley, you know orchards stretch as far as the eye can see. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and citrus all thriving in a place where water is as precious as gold.

When rain falls, it feels like a fresh start; streets glisten, air clears, and the world seems cleaner. But what happens next tells a different story. Every storm sets off a chain reaction called stormwater runoff, a process that quietly damages ecosystems, worsens floods, and wastes an essential resource.

Clean, safe drinking water is foundational to public health, economic development, and environmental justice. Yet in the United States, many states struggle with aging infrastructure, contamination, underfunded systems, and natural challenges.

Clean, safe water is vital to every American household and business. Yet, one often-overlooked contaminant—iron—can create a host of problems if left untreated.

And so the government shutdown continues, and this time, it’s hitting the irrigation and water sectors hard. If you work in Ag, construction, or utilities, you’ve probably already felt it.

You probably assume the water coming out of your faucet is clean. It looks fine, tastes fine, so it must be fine… right? Not always. Underneath our feet, groundwater and stormwater are often carrying a chemical cocktail that sounds like a chemistry class gone wrong.

Pumpkins, costumes, haunted houses, Halloween gives us all kinds of thrills. But the scariest thing you might face this year isn’t hiding behind a door. It’s flowing through your plumbing, sitting in your glass, running through your daily routine.

California loves its greenery. From manicured lawns to tropical backyard escapes, the state’s landscapes are iconic, but they’re also thirsty.

Clean water is something most of us take for granted, until it isn’t. Beneath our feet, groundwater provides drinking water, nourishes crops, and keeps industries running.