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Supreme Court sides with San Francisco in raw sewage case, limits EPA ability to enforce Clean Water Act

The Supreme Court's ruling limits EPA authority, impacting wastewater treatment regulations and raising concerns about environmental accountability.

Guest Idea: Rethinking Wastewater as a Valuable Biosolids

Biosolids production from wastewater treatment provides a sustainable solution for enhancing agricultural productivity and improving soil health.

'A project of the year.' New Miami-Dade facility helps keep wastewater out of the sea

The FPL Miami-Dade Clean Water Recovery Center aims to treat and reuse 15 million gallons of wastewater daily, promoting environmental sustainability.

Ontario researchers use 'bacterial sex' to share genetic material for breaking down microplastics | CBC News

University of Waterloo researchers engineered wastewater bacteria to break down microplastics, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), via a natural genetic sharing process.

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Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.

Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US

Fluorinated pharmaceuticals contribute significantly to PFAS contamination in water supplies, largely bypassing conventional wastewater treatment methods.

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.

Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US

Fluorinated pharmaceuticals contribute significantly to PFAS contamination in water supplies, largely bypassing conventional wastewater treatment methods.

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Governor helps secure $250 million to help fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis

Significant federal funding has been secured to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis affecting California's coast. 250 million dollars will aid infrastructure improvements.

Living with the stench': the smelly New Zealand city with an air of despair

The residents of Lower Hutt are facing severe odour issues from the Seaview wastewater treatment plant, impacting their quality of life.

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A yearslong sewage crisis at the US-Mexico border is getting addressed by feds

Federal officials are investing $600 million to upgrade San Diego's wastewater treatment plant to better manage cross-border sewage issues.

Raw sewage flowed into town's river for a week after Uisce Eireann failed to spot pump failure

Public health is at risk due to inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure and timelines set for repairs.

Government criticised over Thames wastewater plan

The approval of treated wastewater discharge into the Thames has sparked significant environmental concerns and calls for consideration of alternative solutions.

N.H. town's wastewater facility stench causes school closures

Odors from Newport's wastewater treatment facility caused school closures and health complaints but are being addressed by repairs and equipment upgrades.

'It smells': Here's when Vallejo residents could see relief from sewage plant retrofitting project

The Vallejo Wastewater Treatment Plant's retrofitting project has led to a strong sewage odor affecting the surrounding areas.

A yearslong sewage crisis at the US-Mexico border is getting addressed by feds

Federal officials are investing $600 million to upgrade San Diego's wastewater treatment plant to better manage cross-border sewage issues.

Raw sewage flowed into town's river for a week after Uisce Eireann failed to spot pump failure

Public health is at risk due to inadequate wastewater treatment infrastructure and timelines set for repairs.

Government criticised over Thames wastewater plan

The approval of treated wastewater discharge into the Thames has sparked significant environmental concerns and calls for consideration of alternative solutions.

N.H. town's wastewater facility stench causes school closures

Odors from Newport's wastewater treatment facility caused school closures and health complaints but are being addressed by repairs and equipment upgrades.

'It smells': Here's when Vallejo residents could see relief from sewage plant retrofitting project

The Vallejo Wastewater Treatment Plant's retrofitting project has led to a strong sewage odor affecting the surrounding areas.

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Green Washing, not Greenwashing: What's the Best Way to Do Laundry?

Wastewater treatment systems don't adequately remove chemical additives from detergents, risking environmental harm when this water is released.

Depressed fish? How Prozac in lakes and rivers may harm aquatic life

Fluoxetine contamination in Australian freshwater may be harmful to fish ecosystems, exacerbated by insufficient wastewater treatment and improper medication disposal.

Construction of Thames 5bn 'super sewer' almost complete after eight year project

Reducing sewage overflow into the Thames

Thames Tideway super sewer completion

New wastewater regulations will upgrade Bay Area treatment plants, help battle algae blooms

San Francisco Bay is undergoing cleaner water initiatives, impacting water and sewer bills, aiming to prevent destructive algae blooms and bolster wildlife preservation.

Green Washing, not Greenwashing: What's the Best Way to Do Laundry?

Wastewater treatment systems don't adequately remove chemical additives from detergents, risking environmental harm when this water is released.

Depressed fish? How Prozac in lakes and rivers may harm aquatic life

Fluoxetine contamination in Australian freshwater may be harmful to fish ecosystems, exacerbated by insufficient wastewater treatment and improper medication disposal.

Construction of Thames 5bn 'super sewer' almost complete after eight year project

Reducing sewage overflow into the Thames

Thames Tideway super sewer completion

New wastewater regulations will upgrade Bay Area treatment plants, help battle algae blooms

San Francisco Bay is undergoing cleaner water initiatives, impacting water and sewer bills, aiming to prevent destructive algae blooms and bolster wildlife preservation.

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North Carolina brewery tries making beer from sewer water

Brewing beer using treated wastewater is gaining popularity.

Water treated with advanced technologies can be safe for consumption and brewing.

In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removal

A startup in Palmdale, California, is creating a new process to remove CO2 from the atmosphere while turning wastewater into a solvent for carbon capture.

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Supreme Court sides with San Francisco in raw sewage case, limits EPA ability to enforce Clean Water Act

Guest Idea: Rethinking Wastewater as a Valuable Biosolids

'A project of the year.' New Miami-Dade facility helps keep wastewater out of the sea

Ontario researchers use 'bacterial sex' to share genetic material for breaking down microplastics | CBC News

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US

Governor helps secure $250 million to help fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis

Living with the stench': the smelly New Zealand city with an air of despair

A yearslong sewage crisis at the US-Mexico border is getting addressed by feds

Raw sewage flowed into town's river for a week after Uisce Eireann failed to spot pump failure

Government criticised over Thames wastewater plan

N.H. town's wastewater facility stench causes school closures

'It smells': Here's when Vallejo residents could see relief from sewage plant retrofitting project

A yearslong sewage crisis at the US-Mexico border is getting addressed by feds

Raw sewage flowed into town's river for a week after Uisce Eireann failed to spot pump failure

Government criticised over Thames wastewater plan

N.H. town's wastewater facility stench causes school closures

'It smells': Here's when Vallejo residents could see relief from sewage plant retrofitting project

Green Washing, not Greenwashing: What's the Best Way to Do Laundry?

Depressed fish? How Prozac in lakes and rivers may harm aquatic life

Construction of Thames 5bn 'super sewer' almost complete after eight year project

New wastewater regulations will upgrade Bay Area treatment plants, help battle algae blooms

Green Washing, not Greenwashing: What's the Best Way to Do Laundry?

Depressed fish? How Prozac in lakes and rivers may harm aquatic life

Construction of Thames 5bn 'super sewer' almost complete after eight year project

New wastewater regulations will upgrade Bay Area treatment plants, help battle algae blooms

North Carolina brewery tries making beer from sewer water

In the California desert, a new wastewater plant might hold the key to cheap carbon removal

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