Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Water Treatment and Recovery in the Iron and Steel Industry
The water-intensive iron and steel industry is ripe for upgrade to new treatments for water reclamation because actual consumption of water is low.
Water Use and Reuse in Petroleum Refining
Modern refineries can look like full-fledged cities, and like cities they present a wide range of opportunities for water reuse.
What Is Denitrification?
In wastewater treatment, denitrification is a vital process. It removes nitrates, which can cause health problems as well as harmful algal blooms.
Rural-to-Urban Water Allocations Draining Countryside Dry
An Oxford-led review shows that cities are draining surrounding areas of their water. What role does water reuse play in preventing devastating drought?
Older Power Plants Threatened by Drought, Heat, Regulations
A new study has quantified the impact of the three factors on older, once-through power generating plants, with surprising results.
EPA Action Plan Takes Leads on Water Reuse
Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water scarcity, but adoption has been slow in the U.S. Now, the EPA is writing an action plan to change that.