Wastewater News

  1. Revolution In Water Purification: Membrane Removes Dangerous Bacteria And Heavy Metals 11/21/2025

    Dangerous bacteria and toxic heavy metals can be removed from water by using a filtration membrane developed by scientists from the Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN) at Palacký University Olomouc and the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.

  2. EPA Releases First Quarterly Public Update On Progress Toward Implementing A Permanent 100% Solution To Tijuana River Sewage Crisis 11/21/2025

    Today, in coordination with the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its first quarterly public update detailing progress made towards implementing a permanent, 100% solution to the Tijuana River sewage crisis afflicting millions of Americans in Southern California.

  3. Zymo Research Advances Wastewater Surveillance As Sponsor Of The Microbes In Wastewater Symposium 2026 11/21/2025

    Zymo Research Corporation, a global leader in molecular biology and pathogen detection, is proud to sponsor the Microbes in Wastewater Symposium 2026, taking place January 15–16, 2026, at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California.

  4. BioFiltro Secures $35M Investment From Jordanelle Capital To Accelerate Growth Across Dairy, Food Processing, Sanitary, And Industrial Sectors 11/20/2025

    BioFiltro, Inc., a regenerative and nature-based wastewater treatment company serving the dairy, food processing, sanitary, industrial, and municipal sectors, announced today it has secured a $35 million strategic investment from Jordanelle Capital, a Utah-based private equity firm.

  5. Meeting Mining's Water Demands Through High-Performance Reuse 11/20/2025

    Mining operations across Australia and New Zealand are facing growing pressure to reduce freshwater demand, improve environmental performance, and maintain resilience in increasingly variable climates.

  6. Satellites And AI Put UTA On Front Lines Of Flood Fight 11/20/2025

    The University of Texas at Arlington’s Water Engineering Research Center—known as WERC—is leading a new project that utilizes satellite imagery and advanced computing to enhance the understanding and preparedness of Texas communities for natural disasters, including floods, oil spills and coastal land subsidence.

  7. DC Water Unveils Pure Water DC: A Bold Vision To Strengthen Resilience And Secure A Second Source Of Water 11/19/2025

    DC Water has announced the launch of Pure Water DC, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen the District’s water supply resilience and secure a second source of drinking water for the nation’s capital.

  8. Stereau And Enosis Join Forces To Integrate Biological Methanation Into The Wastewater Treatment Plants Of Tomorrow 11/19/2025

    As part of this partnership, Stereau and Enosis will deploy a new-generation pilot unit at a wastewater treatment plant. This installation will be a key milestone: it will enable biological methanation applied to sludge from wastewater treatment to be tested in real conditions for the first time in France in this context.

  9. WateReuse Association Awards Brown and Caldwell Project To Develop State Water Reuse Regulatory Guide 11/18/2025

    The WateReuse Association, in collaboration with other water industry partners, is funding the State Water Reuse Regulatory Guide, a first-of-its-kind guide for states looking to establish or revise water reuse regulations based on specific reuse types.

  10. City Of Vacaville And ForeFront Power Energize Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar And Storage Project 11/18/2025

    Today, the City of Vacaville held a “Flip the Switch” ceremony to celebrate the energization of a new 5-megawatt DC (MW DC) solar and battery energy storage system at the City of Vacaville’s Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant (EWWTP), marking a major milestone in Vacaville’s commitment to sustainability, operational resilience, and long-term cost savings.