by Liam Smith | September 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
What is the difference between ground water and surface water? It’s actually quite simple. The big question is why it matters in 2025. Groundwater is found under the Earth’s surface, in aquifers and condensed between rocks way down. Way, way down. In fact, research...
by Liam Smith | July 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Something in the Water: The Invisible Crisis Threatening Our Health By Max Koelsch We trust that when we turn on the tap, the water we drink is safe. But what if it’s not? All over the world, our medications are polluting drinking water. Tiny amounts of...
by Liam Smith | June 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Saltwater Intrusion What is it, and why is it dangerous? Written by one of our excellent interns, Everett Tompkins On many coasts, unfortunately, a process called saltwater intrusion can occur, where saltwater can contaminate wells. The sucking out of water from the...
by Liam Smith | June 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
What are sand dams? And how can they transform a country? This article was written by our excellent intern Liam Roarty Somalia and Climate Since its founding in 1960, Somalia has struggled with chronic food and water scarcity. Situated in the rain shadow of the...
by Liam Smith | June 19, 2025 | History, Industry, Population
This article is written by one of our excellent Interns, Benjamin Hornor! What Makes Pipes Safe, and What Doesn’t? Pipes; Who needs them? Throughout every home in America, there is a complex network of tunnels that provide every American with essential water and waste...
by Liam Smith | May 29, 2025 | Environment, Population
Thames River (England) TLDR: Winding through London, the Thames has been a silent witness to everything from Roman invasions to royal coronations. In the 1600s, it froze over so solidly during the “Little Ice Age” that Londoners held Frost Fairs on its...
by Liam Smith | May 29, 2025 | Water, Environment, Population
Amazon River (South America) TLDR: The Amazon is the largest river by discharge volume in the world and home to an astonishing range of biodiversity. In 1542, Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana claimed to have encountered warrior women along the river, inspiring...
by Liam Smith | May 20, 2025 | Environment, Fishing, Oceans, Water
From Warship and Ocean Liner to Reef: How Ships Are Sunk to Create Underwater Havens Creating artificial reefs from decommissioned ships is a fascinating and environmentally beneficial process—one that turns steel giants of the sea into thriving marine ecosystems....
by Liam Smith | May 19, 2025 | Environment, Industrial Pollution, Industrial Wastewater, Industry
Here at IX Water we talk a lot about industrial wastewater, but want to take a second and look at what Industrial wastewater is in the first place. What is it? Industrial wastewater is any water that moves through, cools, washes, or otherwise contacts an industrial...
by Liam Smith | May 16, 2025 | Environment, Fashion, Industrial Pollution, Industrial Wastewater, Industry
We wanted to highlight a great explainer on PFAS! Check it out and let us know what you...
