FROM THE EDITOR
Dillan Wright, Managing Editor
dwright@cahabamedia.com
For years, the possibility of a global water crisis has weighed on the minds of many; however, as detailed in a January article published by the United Nations (UN), for some, crisis has evolved to total bankruptcy. “For much of the world, ‘normal’ is gone,” said Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. In other words, due to the persistent water shortage affecting areas like the Middle East and even parts of the Southwestern United States around the Colorado River, the possibility for total reversal is no longer feasible. This is distinctly felt in regions where agriculture is heavily reliant on the availability of groundwater.
To read Madani’s full report on global water bankruptcy:
The Lake Mead reservoir along the Colorado River shows a “bathtub ring” of mineral deposits marking where the high water line previously stood. (Image credit: HCvP - stock.adobe.com)
Despite the dour opening to this letter, it’s important to note that dire circumstances should not equate to a lack of hope. Even if “back to normal” is no longer possible, there is still plenty of work to be done to support those most vulnerable. Madani stresses, however, that in order for progress to be made, global recognition of the severity of the situation must be achieved, and preventing further irreversible damage must be treated as an urgent concern. In this month’s cover series beginning on page 22, you’ll see a glimpse of the work being done in order to ensure safe, high-purity drinking water remains a priority.
Other topics covered in this issue include the advantages of renting pumps (page 38), the fundamentals of sanitary pumps (page 42) and more. Also, see Sotirios Christofi’s latest column “Pump Selection: How to Manage System Curve Uncertainty” beginning on page 12.
Recently, Managing Editor Thom Baer attended the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) conference, which took place from April 21-22 in Chicago. Over the course of the conference, attendees had the opportunity to take part in several hands-on training sessions, including Chopper Pump Maintenance, Pump Troubleshooting and Startup Training. For more information on this year’s event, a full breakdown can be found on page 8.
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