Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Water and Wastewater Treatment’s Role in Sustainability
Fresh water is central to human life, and that makes water central to sustainability. Water and wastewater treatments help ensure a steady supply.
The Infrastructure Build-Neglect-Rebuild Cycle
Underfunded water utilities can get caught in a cycle of building, neglecting, and rebuilding their infrastructure. PPP projects can break the cycle.
Public-Private Partnerships Align Interests of Public Entities and Water Companies
Alignment of interests occurs when all stakeholders benefit from an outcome. PPP contracts align water company and customer interests in multiple ways.
Public-Private Partnerships Align Interests of Public Entities and Water Companies
Alignment of interests occurs when all stakeholders benefit from an outcome. PPP contracts align water company and customer interests in multiple ways.
Recovering Lithium From Mining and Oil & Gas Wastewater
Lithium-ion batteries cut reliance on fossil fuels, but mining the required lithium can harm the environment. Can lithium be recovered from wastewater?
What Is a Sponge City?
Sponge Cities incorporate nature-based stormwater management infrastructure in line with traditional Chinese ideals.