Scientists map the degradation of antibiotic resistance gene mecA by common disinfectants to find ways to minimize the spread of resistance in waterbodies
Despite being more optimistic than previous estimates showing only 20 percent of wastewater is treated, treatment rates in developing countries are still a concern, study shows
The ability to track SARS-CoV-2 mutations in wastewater could be particularly useful for tracking new variants, like the B.1.17 strain that is now widespread in the UK
Research reveals that microplastic particles get stuck when traveling through porous materials such as soil and sediment but later break free and often continue to move substantially further
Engineers have developed concrete that can withstand the corrosive acidic environment found in sewage pipes, while greatly reducing residual lime that leaches out
New series includes the ProfilerF Wastewater analyzer, a new and unique analytical tool that simultaneously quantifies the total fluorine and free fluoride present in wastewater