Sludge and Biosolids Processing News

  1. From 'Disposal' To 'Reuse' Of Wastewater 8/24/2026

    Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Kyoto University, have developed a technology that transitions microbial communities in fermentation industry wastewater treatment plants from the nitrogen-removal to -recovery type.

  2. Melamine-Derived Carbon Nitride Shows Promise For Removing Common Pharmaceuticals From Water 8/23/2026

    An international research team involving scientists in Oman has found that the starting material used to produce graphitic carbon nitride can substantially affect its properties and its ability to break down pharmaceutical pollutants in water.

  3. TXST Graduate Student Earns National And Regional Recognition For Water Reuse Research 8/21/2026

    Texas State University engineering master’s student Anjumand Ashraf has earned three competitive honors for her research on sustainable water solutions: a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Research Grant, the Water Environment Association of Texas Central Texas Section Scholarship, and the Texas American Water Works Association Capital Area Chapter Scholarship.

  4. EPA Releases New Guidance To Reduce Lead Exposure In Drinking Water, Protect American Children 8/21/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead. This guidance advances the agency’s commitment to clear and plain language communication while sharing information, definitions, and useful examples to help water systems comply with lead pipe replacement requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule. Reducing exposure to lead—a powerful neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to children—advances the Trump EPA’s commitment to Making America Healthy Again.

  5. Interior Department Finalizes Plans For 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations 8/21/2026

    The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

  6. £100K For USW Projects Tackling Water Sector Challenges 8/21/2026

    The University of South Wales (USW) has two projects which have been named among 20 finalists who will receive £100,000 seed funding in the second Water Discovery Challenge (Discovery).

  7. Hidden Chemical Pathway Could Keep Phosphorus From Fueling Lake Algal Blooms 8/20/2026

    Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water where it can fuel excessive plant and algae growth.

  8. The Water Tower Celebrates Fifth Annual National Backflow Prevention Day 8/20/2026

    More than 150 water professionals gathered at The Water Tower (TWT) on August 12 for the fifth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration, held in partnership with Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA).

  9. SteadyFlow LLC Launches Fully Mechanical SteadyFlow Gate For Irrigation And Stormwater Management 8/20/2026

    SteadyFlow LLC, a new Colorado water technology company that spun out of 3 Rocks Engineering and Surveying, today announced the launch of a patented, fully mechanical technology for water management. The SteadyFlow Gate is a non-electric flow-control gate designed to automatically maintain consistent water flow for irrigation and water-management applications.

  10. San Jose Water And San Jose Conservation Corps Partner To Expand Hands-On Job Training Opportunities 8/20/2026

    San Jose Water today announced a new collaboration with the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) to provide corpsmembers with hands-on experience in water utility operations, vegetation management and environmental stewardship through a long-term workforce development partnership.