These pollutants come from various sources, including industrial processes such as petrochemical production, pharmaceuticals, and metal manufacturing, as well as domestic sewage, agricultural runoff, ...

Wastewater treatment processes are engineered systems designed to reduce organic matter, nutrients and other contaminants from water prior to releasing it back into the environment or reusing it.

A research team has developed a novel wastewater treatment system that can effectively remove conventional pollutants, and recover valuable resources such as phosphorus and organic materials. This ...

Iron-modified pine bark is the newest, cheapest way to remove drug waste from water ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Every day, millions of gallons of water carrying a valuable resource slosh beneath our feet in a complex network of pipes. Wastewater flows from household tubs, sinks and toilets — carrying sudsy soap ...

Multi-year improvement project modernizes clarifiers and activated sludge tanks to support long-term operational performance.

As the global population expands and industrial activities grow, significant volumes of wastewater are produced, often filled with various contaminants. Image Credit: Bilanol/Shutterstock.com These ...