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The 411 for Water Treatment Professionals
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NATE TALLEY Industry 411
Traditionally seen as a community planning challenge, wastewater may be on its way to being a potential source of electricity. Specialists who work with sanitary wastewater know just how much potential energy it can have by way of methane gas buildups. Tapping into the organic matter and nutrients present in wastewater may soon be a much more efficient way to sustainably generate electricity through a process involving microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and anaerobic digestion.
Microbial fuel cells utilize microorganisms to break down organic matter in wastewater, producing electrons as a byproduct. These electrons can then be harnessed as electricity, effectively turning our waste’s organic content into a renewable energy source. This integration of water treatment and energy generation presents a unique opportunity for treatment plants to not only purify water but also contribute to the energy grid...
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Flint Spills Sewage Into River as Rain Overwhelms Pump Station, Treatment Plant
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The city says it discharged an unknown amount of stormwater and sewage into the Flint River after the area was pelted with roughly 3 inches of rain in the last 48 hours. In two separate notices filed with the state of Michigan, the city said its Water Pollution Control Facility, which is undergoing construction upgrades, couldn’t handle the volume of wet weather flows...
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Unlocking the Potential of Wastewater Using AI
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The water discarded globally every year could fill Lake Geneva in Switzerland almost four times. But this wastewater is a treasure trove of valuable resources, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are important components of agricultural fertilizer. Recovering these resources is crucial for a circular and sustainable economy. The European research project DARROW aims to optimise how we recover...
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Wave-Powered Desalination System Produces Drinking Water Without Electricity
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Reliable sources of drinking water are shrinking globally as population increases and traditional sources become depleted or inadequate to meet growing needs. Coastal regions often turn to desalination plants to bolster drinking water supplies, but operating costs are high because of the energy load...
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Fukushima: China Retaliates as Japan Releases Treated Nuclear Water
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Japan has begun its controversial discharge of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, sparking protests in the region and retaliation from Beijing. China is the biggest buyer of seafood from Japan, and on Thursday it said it would block all such imports. Japan says...
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Fatal Fall at Wastewater Plant Under Investigation
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A fatal industrial accident occurred at the Ashbridges Bay wastewater treatment plant in Leslieville, Toronto, claiming the life of construction worker on August 17. Orlando Aponte was working on the Coxwell Bypass Tunnel project under Jay Dee Contractors of Canada when he fell approximately 30 stories.
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Swimming in a River Known for its Filth? One NY Company Says Yes.
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As recently as the 1940s, New Yorkers swam in floating pools in the Hudson and East Rivers. A safer alternative to swimming directly in the river, the municipal baths kept residents cool in hot summer months until they were closed over sanitation concerns. Now, as the city contends with life-threatening heat, can New Yorkers once again turn to the rivers to stay cool?
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The CEO of Major Water Treatment Company Doesn’t Think Fossil Fuels Are Going Away Anytime Soon
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Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck doesn't like to call the seemingly endless slew of weather calamities this summer—wildfires in Canada, 120-degree temperatures in Italy, and a tropical storm slamming Los Angeles—an opportunity. But he does concede that these events have added urgency to efforts to contain climate change and are keeping the heat (no pun intended) on his big corporate clients to improve their sustainability...
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