SUSTAINABILITY COMPARISON OF TREATMENT
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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. Final Report | Executive Summary Handout | Infographic Publication | 1-Minute Video |
Our Sustainability Comparison study evaluates point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water treatment devices versus centralized system upgrades through a triple-bottom-line lens, assessing environmental, economic, and public health impacts for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance. Drawing on surveys of state primacy agencies and public water systems, as well as case studies of small community systems, the research highlights instances where decentralized POU/POE solutions can deliver faster and cost-effective contamination control. This study empowers policymakers, utility managers, and rural communities with data-driven guidance to optimize water treatment strategies and enhance sustainable drinking water delivery.
Summaries and educational materials (toolkits, handouts, infographics, etc.) are publicly available resources, and the full scientific reports are free for Water Quality Association (WQA) members.
If you are not a WQA member, please contact [email protected] to inquire about access to the full report(s) of interest.
If you are not a WQA member, please contact [email protected] to inquire about access to the full report(s) of interest.
