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Sewage Sludge may Play a Role in Clean Energy Future

Argonne scientists assess energy, nutrients and water resources from U.S. wastewater facilities.

12 Oct 2022

Asahi Kasei Demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED Technology Achieves Higher Disinfection Efficiency in Water Treatment

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, and subsidiary Crystal IS have concluded in a bacterial performance test, an experimental Klaran™ WR water treatment reactor demonstrated over 75% higher performance than a traditional low pressure mercury lamp system using an equivalent power consumption level.

From Asahi Kasei Corporation 5 Oct 2022

Engineers Use AI to Turn Wastewater into a Resource

Water treatment has seen many changes over its history. Water treatment standards have evolved through time since they were first introduced in ancient Greece when water was filtered and exposed to sunlight to enhance its aesthetic qualities.

3 Oct 2022

Technique to Extract Magnesium Salt From the Ocean

Scientists have discovered a method to separate pure magnesium salt, a raw material for magnesium metal, from the ocean.

26 Sep 2022

New Report Helps Hydropower Operators to Better Prepare for Extreme Weather Events

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has provided hydropower operators with new data to better prepare for extreme weather events and shifts in seasonal energy demands caused by climate change.

26 Sep 2022

Hydropower Sustains Power Generation Levels Even During Severe Droughts

In 2022, a quick internet search for Lake Mead or Lake Powell returns startling images of drying lake beds and parched land.

23 Sep 2022

An Analysis of How Water Influences Agricultural Yield

A research group has isolated the individual impacts of water supply and temperature on production, which are usually confused since dryness and heat are strongly associated.

20 Sep 2022

Reviewing the Effects of Wildfires on Water Quality

As wildfire occurrences have increased, as do the pollutants from burned watersheds in the water. This was noted by researchers in a review paper that indicates the requirement for more research in this field.

16 Sep 2022

High-Performing Low-Cost Water Filtration Systems

High-performing water filtration systems, which are essential for reducing water shortages, can also lower costs and energy usage, according to a recent study from Northwestern University.

13 Sep 2022

Study Finds Adverse Impacts of Climate Change on Drinking Water

A research team from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) showed how water quality could be impacted by the climate-related loss of forests in the catchment area for Germany’s largest drinking water reservoir, the Rappbode reservoir in the Harz region.

12 Sep 2022