POU for Compliance to Safe Drinking Water Act
This study examined point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) devices in comparison to improvements to existing centralized systems for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance using a triple bottom line analysis.
A Closer Look at POU/POE for Compliance in US
This study was performed in 2022 to create a national database of State rules and regulations on using POU/POE for compliance to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
David Davies & Houston Mayor John Whitmire
David Davies representing the TWQA with Honorable City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire at a meeting of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of IAPMO in Houston on 2/4/2026. From Texas Water Quality Association
November Member Spotlight: David A. Davies
What do you find most fascinating / challenging about the water industry? I am fascinated by the changing landscape and public attitudes towards acceptance of water treatment. When I first started, I actually had a local water utility that sent out letters to their customers claiming that we were lying to them about their water […]
Young Professional of the Month: Morgan Arney
Young professionals from every corner of the water-treatment industry are making waves as the newest generation of water-treatment professionals. As the next wave of experts, this group is pioneering a future for clean water by strengthening the workforce through exemplary customer care, advancing scientific innovations, and progressing public health through education and policy. This month, Water […]
Three Critical Considerations Missing from the Fluoride Debate
For decades, scientists have been debating the benefits and dangers of fluoridating drinking water. This dichotomy regarding fluoride use is reflected in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act standards, in which fluoride is first listed as a primary health-related, inorganic chemical contaminant, along with arsenic, asbestos, cyanide, and lead, but also […]
The Best Water Softener, Tested by BHG
When it comes to home appliances, water softeners and under-sink water filters aren’t the most fun to pick out. After all, they’re usually tucked into a utility closet or basement and aren’t going to be on display. But depending on your water quality and hardness, a water softener may be a necessity for your home. […]
Houston’s Water General
Water Conditioning and Purification magazine https://wcponline.com/ highlights Aqua General Inc. for years of award winning community service and professionalism in business in Houston and surrounding areas. It is said that everything is bigger in Texas, and the same may be true of its water demand. by KELLER O’LEARYhttps://wcponline.com/2024/12/01/houstons-water-general/
Working With City Council
We discuss how WQA and its members in Texas were able to work together to change the City of Houston’s specialty plumbing code which contained a provision mandating a double-check valve assembly for all water softeners to protect against cross-connection. It was an unnecessary provision which ended up costing consumers. WQA member Bob Ruhstorfer was […]
Revolutionizing Water Quality: Aqua General’s Commercial Water Filtration Solutions in Houston, Texas
This is where Aqua General, a pioneering water filtration company based in Houston, Texas, steps in to transform the landscape of commercial water filtration and redefine water quality standards. Businesses operate in a dynamic ecosystem where even the smallest details can have a significant impact. Among these details, water quality stands out as a critical […]