Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss.
As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, its dependence on massive volumes of water is raising environmental concerns.
AI is everywhere — powering search engines, chatbots, and digital tools — but few realize its reliance on water. Data centers, the backbone of AI, consume billions of gallons annually to stay cool, often in drought-stricken regions. With usage projected to skyrocket, industry leaders face growing pressure to balance innovation with sustainability.
State Water Board affirms ASSE 5110 meets Cross-Connection Control Policy requirements, streamlining certification acceptance across California.
The California State Water Resources Control Board has formally recognized ASSE International’s 5110 certification program for backflow prevention assembly testers. This statewide approval enhances regulatory clarity and reinforces ASSE’s role in safeguarding public water systems through trusted certification standards.
High school seniors, students in technical schools, community colleges, trade programs and undergraduates at four-year institutions are encouraged to enter this essay contest.
IWSH invites students to explore how collaboration between government and the private sector can advance global access to clean drinking water in its annual scholarship essay contest.
The increase in population and the associated trash continues to increase the need for clean water. These problems are not going to improve until we decide to work for that progress.