Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Heavy Rainfall Doesn’t Always End Water Shortage
Floods and drought are two sides of the same coin. Unless water can be absorbed into the ground, heavy rainfall can flow into the sea, unused.
What Are Point- and Nonpoint-Source Water Pollution?
Point-source pollution comes from singular, identifiable sources. Nonpoint sources include runoff from diffuse origins, such as farmland or urban pavement.
The Nitrates Directive
The Nitrates Directive has been on the books in Europe for 30 years, but with nitrate pollution still a major problem, it’s attracting some new attention.
Is Desalination a Key to Africa’s Water Future?
Growing population and climate impacts, coupled with advances in RO desalination and renewable energy, are making desalination more viable in Africa.
Nitrous Oxide 300 Times More Harmful Than Carbon Dioxide
Although 300 times more harmful to the climate, nitrous oxide emissions are significantly less debated than carbon dioxide or methane emissions.
How Much Energy Can Anaerobic Digestion Produce?
Treating high-load wastewater streams with anaerobic digestion energy recovery produces valuable biogas.
