Nutrient Removal News

  1. Water Industry Pioneer Dr. James L. Barnard Passes Away At 90 2/2/2026

    The global water sector is mourning the loss of Dr. James Laing Barnard, a pioneering environmental engineer whose work fundamentally reshaped modern wastewater treatment. Dr. Barnard, widely recognized as the father of biological nutrient removal (BNR), passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at his home in Leawood, Kansas. He was 90.

  2. City Of Kyle Advances $250M Wastewater Expansion With STV's Accelerated Design 1/28/2026

    STV today announced a major design amendment and early works package that accelerates Phase 2 of the City of Kyle’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion.

  3. Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies For Large-Scale Pig Farms 1/22/2026

    In the contemporary agricultural sector, the expansion of livestock production to meet global protein demand has brought the challenge of manure management to the forefront of environmental policy.

  4. Symbiotic Bacteria Help Clean Wastewater 1/8/2026

    Wastewater treatment is essential for protecting public health and the environment. In sewage plants, a diverse microbial community removes pollutants from agricultural, industry and household wastewater.

  5. Veolia's Advanced Technologies Driving Major Wastewater Treatment Upgrade To Improve Oslo Fjord Water Quality 1/8/2026

    Veolia, the world leader in water technologies, has been awarded a €28.5M contract to expand and upgrade the Fuglevik wastewater treatment plant in Norway, a transformative project set to significantly enhance water quality in the Oslo Fjord.

  6. Pulp And Paper Industry: Efficient Energy Recovery Via Anaerobic Digestion Of Wastewater 1/6/2026

    The global livestock industry is entering an era where environmental stewardship and operational profitability are no longer mutually exclusive.

  7. Can Flocculant Aluminium Sulphate Improve Wastewater Treatment Efficiency 12/29/2025

    In the ever-evolving field of environmental protection and water management, wastewater treatment remains a core focus for both municipal and industrial stakeholders.

  8. Commissioner Wilton Simpson Awards $25M In Funding To Support Agricultural Water Resource Projects 12/16/2025

    Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced awards for $25M in grant funding through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Agricultural Regional Projects Program, a key initiative to support regional, collaborative agricultural water resource solutions that improve water quality and quantity.

  9. Unseen Allies: Symbiotic Bacteria Help Clean Wastewater, But There Is A Catch 12/15/2025

    Scientists identify new species of denitrifying endosymbionts in wastewater, highlighting their global prevalence – with an unexpected climate implication.

  10. Major Study Warns Of Rising Phosphorus Risks 12/12/2025

    A new scientific study warns that Europe is heading toward an increasingly strained phosphorus supply.