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The 411 for Water Treatment Professionals
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Fukushima: Anxiety and Anger Over Japan’s Nuclear Waste Water Plan
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A controversial plan by Japan to release treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked anxiety and anger at home and abroad. Since the 2011 tsunami which severely damaged the plant, more than a million tonnes of treated waste water has accumulated there. Japan now wants to start discharging it into the Pacific Ocean.
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Lanxess Raises Prices for Water Treatment Products as Costs Weigh
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German specialty chemicals maker Lanxess (LXSG.DE) is raising prices for ion exchange resins and iron oxide adsorbers used in water treatment by an average of 3% from July 1, the company said on Friday. "The cost level of raw materials, energy, and transportation remains well above historical averages and Lanxess continues to expect an increased level of volatility in the second half of the year," it said in a statement.
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EPA, Las Vegas Reach Agreement to Improve Wastewater Treatment
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with the City of Las Vegas to address deficiencies and non-compliance with its Clean Water Act (CWA) pretreatment program. The City of Las Vegas operates the Las Vegas Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and the Durango Hills Water Resource Center (WRC), which discharge treated wastewater into the Las Vegas Wash, which feeds into Lake Mead.
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Portland Water Treatment Plant Costs Balloon Again; Price Tag Nears $2B
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As Portland prepares to finally break ground on a massive new water filtration plant, projected costs continue to balloon by hundreds of millions of dollars. The Bull Run water treatment price tag has grown to $1.83 billion, city officials confirmed Wednesday, about $350 million more than recent estimates and nearly a four-fold increase from the $500 million plan first approved by Portland elected leaders six years ago.
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The Future of Water Treatment: Electrochemical Desalination Techniques
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Water scarcity is a pressing global issue that affects millions of people worldwide. As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for clean, fresh water is increasing at an alarming rate. Traditional water treatment methods, such as reverse osmosis and distillation, are energy-intensive and can be costly, making them less viable for many communities in need.
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Canada Centre of Affordable Sanitation Technology Trains Students in Water Treatment and Storage
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The Canada Center of Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) in collaboration with the Accra School of Hygiene has organised a training programme on household water treatment and storage at ASOH in Accra. The programme is aimed at building the capacity of students to be acquainted with household water treatment technology and cost-effective interventions for improving public health delivery and safety.
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