Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Wastewater Treatment in Antarctica
In Antarctica, stations use decentralized wastewater treatment. They’re required by treaty to treat wastewater to the standards of their home nations.
Growth, Climate Change Imperil UK Water Future
The UK faces a water crisis by 2050 that it hopes to avert with a two-pronged strategy of increasing supply and reducing demand.
Wastewater Treatment for the Mining Industry
U.S. mining is on the rise. But, its water and energy challenges will require innovation to protect water resources and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
COVID-19 to Drain $400 Billion from UN Sustainability Efforts
With COVID-19, the developing world will be less able to afford to meet 2030 U.N. sustainability goals and donor countries will find it harder to help.
West Faces Sobering Water Reality
While a new Colorado River states pact has sparked cooperation on management of water resources, the long-term water future of the region is in jeopardy.
Legionella Found in Closed Schools’ Water Pipes
Some schools that were closed to fight the spread of COVID-19 are now finding pneumonia-causing Legionella growing in their water systems.