Harmful Microbes Found on Sewer Pipe Walls in Recent Study
Rutgers study could lead to better disinfection methods and understanding of coronavirus and other risks
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Making Stronger Concrete with 'Sewage-Enhanced' Steel Slag
A by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete
Sewage Reveals Levels of Antimicrobial Resistance Worldwide
Results show that Brazil, India, and Vietnam have the greatest diversity in resistance genes, while Australia and New Zealand have the lowest
Sewage Sludge Leads to Biofuels Breakthrough
JBEI enzyme discovery enables first-time microbial production of an aromatic biofuel
Tracking Wastewater’s Path to Wells, Groundwater
What’s something found in all wastewater that will allow us to account for all of it?
Pioneering Treatment Method Turns Sewage Sludge into Farm-Safe Fertilizer
Masdar Institute’s novel three-in-one treatment method removes over 90 percent of zinc and 60 percent of copper from biosolids, creating a high-value fertilizer for UAE’s soils and agriculture industry
Underwater Seagrass Meadows Dial Back Polluted Seawater
“The seagrass appear to combat bacteria, and this is the first research to assess whether that coastal ecosystem can alleviate disease associated with marine organisms,” said lead author
Fuel from Sewage Is the Future – and It's Closer Than You Think
"We've really accelerated hydrothermal conversion technology over the last six years to create a continuous, and scalable process which allows the use of wet wastes like sewage sludge"
Fecal Contamination Affects Sand More than Water
In addition to sunblock, swimsuits and towels, hitting the beach could require hand sanitizer.
Disposable Wipes are Costing Sewage Systems Millions of Dollars
Flushing wet wipes down the toilet might not be such a good idea.