From urine to electricity: the innovative method of Canadian scientists
Researchers at McGill University in Canada have developed a method to convert human urine into electricity using microbial fuel cells, which also helps in wastewater treatment.
Brazilian biotechnology uses drones and reduces dredging in sanitation
Brazilian company Legun Biotecnologia is innovating in public sanitation by using drones to apply biological treatment in stabilization ponds.
Clean-up order to tackle Sydney fatberg; Mexico violence after cartel boss killed; and a bear at the Baftas
A clean-up order has been issued for Sydney's Malabar wastewater treatment plant to address a significant fatberg problem after closures of New South Wales beaches due to large debris.
Sydney Water ordered to clean Malabar treatment plant where fatberg is birthing poo balls
Sydney Water has been ordered to remove fats from the Malabar wastewater treatment plant due to the presence of a significant fatberg impacting local beaches.
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean
Wellington, New Zealand, is facing a severe environmental crisis as raw sewage continues to flow into the ocean due to the collapse of its wastewater treatment plant, affecting marine ecosystems and public health.
The government rejected uniform rules for household wastewater treatment plants
The Czech government has rejected proposed uniform regulations for household wastewater treatment plants.
Fire at the wastewater treatment plant in Hämeenlinna
A fire broke out early Saturday morning at a building belonging to the wastewater treatment plant in Hämeenlinna, Finland.
The results exceeded expectations: artificial intelligence has already saved almost one million euros for a company in Vilnius
A Vilnius-based company has reported significant savings of nearly one million euros thanks to the implementation of artificial intelligence to optimize its processes.
Work at the ETE of Praia do Siqueira opens 55 job vacancies in Cabo Frio
The expansion and modernization works at the Wastewater Treatment Station (ETE) in Praia do Siqueira, Cabo Frio, have created 55 job opportunities in construction for carpenters, ironworkers, and masons.
Thirty sentinel wells to detect drugs in wastewater in Madrid
Madrid is implementing thirty sentinel wells in wastewater treatment facilities to monitor illegal psychoactive substances and combat drug consumption among youth with a 200 million euro plan.
The costly modernization of the wastewater treatment plant worsened the odor for the surrounding area. The Votice city hall will pay at least 1.6 million for the repairs.
The modernization of a wastewater treatment plant in Votice has led to increased odor issues, prompting the city hall to allocate at least 1.6 million for repairs.
Sewage: Who pays for the ibuprofen in the water?
The article discusses the EU Directive 2024/3019 regarding municipal wastewater treatment aimed at improving the removal of micro-pollutants, like pharmaceutical residues, from sewage systems in light of its impending national legal implementation.
Sewage scandal near Nice: significant work carried out at the controversial treatment plant
Significant renovations have been completed at a controversial treatment plant near Nice following allegations of severe malfunctions and a judicial investigation into pollution of the Mediterranean.
Water Protection: Ship Discharges Dirty Wastewater into the Danube
A passenger ship discharged polluted wastewater into the Danube, exceeding permissible pollution levels by over three times, due to inadequate treatment in its onboard sewage facility.
The EU Court of Justice condemns Spain for violating European regulations on urban wastewater
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that Spain repeatedly violated EU directives on urban wastewater treatment due to significant deficiencies in collection, treatment, and discharge control in approximately thirty towns, particularly in Andalusia and the Canary Islands.