Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
What Goes Into a Water Footprint?
A water footprint is the amount of green, blue, and grey water used to produce a good or service, but calculating a water footprint can be a complex task.
What Is Virtual Water?
“Virtual water” refers to the idea that all water used to make a product stays with it along the value chain. How can virtual water use be reduced?
Top Applications of Shortcut Nitrogen Removal
Learn why shortcut nitrogen removal has quickly emerged as an indispensable process for high-strength sidestream treatment.
What Is Shortcut Nitrogen Removal?
When treating high-load sidestreams, shortcut nitrogen removal, like the process used in Fluence’s Nitro, has advantages over conventional treatment.
Top Uses for Energy Recovered by Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion can recover energy from wastewater streams, which can be used to power processes and even produce surplus electricity for sale.
What Is Water-Sensitive Urban Design?
Water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is an urban planning mode that integrates sustainable urban water cycle management into the built environment.