National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a company that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
NIST releases version 2.0 of landmark cybersecurity framework
The agency has finalized the framework’s first major update since its creation in 2014.
Everyday plastic products release trillions of microscopic particles into water
Plastics surround us, whether it’s the grocery bags we use at the supermarket or household items such as shampoo and detergent bottles. Plastics don’t exist only as large objects, but also as microscopic particles that are released from these larger products. These microscopic plastics can end up in the environment, and they can be ingested […]
NIST and EPA to develop a standard to improve fecal pollution measurements in recreational waters
As we approach summer beach season, you may occasionally encounter a "keep out" sign indicating that the area is temporarily closed. If fecal pollution is suspected, public health officials can run lab tests on water samples to check whether or not it's safe for people to swim in the water. Despite the many lab methods […]