Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a university 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.
New algorithm tracks Texas daily reservoir evaporation rates
Texas A&M University researchers have developed a more accurate method for tracking reservoir evaporation rates that will improve water planning and management.
Texans should prepare for hotter temperatures, greater risk of fire and flooding
Weather conditions across the Lone Star State are getting more extreme and more dangerous by the year, according to a new report from Texas A&M University professor and State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon. The newly updated assessment of extreme weather in Texas draws on data from 1900 to 2023 to predict trends through the year 2036, […]
Toward continuous reservoir monitoring from space
Texas A&M researchers collaborate with NASA on updated satellites that track water reservoirs.
Most Americans are oblivious to ‘forever chemicals’ and risks, research finds
First-of-its-kind public awareness study by Texas A&M AgriLife shows knowledge of PFAS chemicals is low. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS as they are more commonly known, are “forever chemicals” contained in products such as fire extinguishing foam, nonstick cookware, food wrappers and many other consumer goods, although most Americans don’t know about them.
Global reservoir study finds rate of filling lower than anticipated
Water is an essential and indispensable component of humanity's everyday existence. As the global population grows and the climate warms, so does the water demand. Over the past two decades, global reservoirs have become increasingly empty despite an overall increase in total storage capacity due to the construction of new reservoirs. Led by Dr. Huilin […]
Big city solution: Installing green stormwater infrastructure slows down, cleans up runoff
Not only has population growth and aging infrastructure put a strain on existing stormwater drainage systems in Texas, but climate change impacts have also made extreme one-day rainfall events more common. Rapid urbanization's increased impervious surfaces have sped-up how fast extreme rainfall runs off into rising waterways, prompting flooding. How should local governments deal with these compounding challenges? Local […]
Researchers uncover new water monitoring technique
Water is a vital resource, and clean water is a necessity. Texas A&M University researchers have developed a new technique to monitor one of the key processes of purifying water in real time. Raw water contains microscopic pathogens that are too small to remove during water and wastewater treatment easily. Chemicals are added to form […]
Texas A&M AgriLife develops new bioremediation material to clean up ‘forever chemicals’
The sustainable, cheaper method has potential for commercial applications.
With changing climate, global lake evaporation loss larger than previously thought
Texas A&M researchers have created a new dataset that quanitifes trends of evaporative water loss from 1.4 million global lakes and artificial reservoirs.