Water Sustainability Blog
News on the world's most precious resource, including the latest in research, trends, and treatment advances
Can Texas Floodwaters Be Used for Aquifer Recharge?
A UT research team says there is enough storage space in depleted Texas aquifers to store two-thirds of Texas’ stormwater.
Airport Water Use, Reuse, and Conservation
Airports use a lot of water, from cleaning runways to operating restrooms, but there are also many ways that they can decrease their water footprints.
Water Crisis in Jordan
With climate change and an influx of Syrian refugees, Jordan’s water future is in peril. Can water reuse and desalination ensure its water security?
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.