Wastewater News
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Novel Nanocomposites Proposed For Highly Efficient Removel Of Hexavalent Chromium In Complex Environment
3/1/2024
Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) is often used to remove chromium (VI), a heavy metal contaminant, because of its large specific surface area and high reducing activity.
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New Pacific Institute Report Finds Substantial Opportunity For Urban Stormwater Capture To Enhance Water Resilience In Communities Across The United States
2/29/2024
The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, in partnership with 2NDNATURE today released a new national assessment finding substantial opportunities for expanded stormwater capture and use approaches to improve water resilience in urban areas across the United States.
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GreenUp: Veolia Launches Its New Strategic Plan To Accelerate Ecological Transformation To Meet Growing Global Demand
2/29/2024
Ideally positioned in this booming market, estimated to be worth around €2.500B, Veolia is accelerating the profitable growth of its activities worldwide with its new GreenUp plan, while strengthening its decarbonization commitments.
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Nippon Shokubai’s Newly Developed Material Contributed The Successful Demonstration Of Groundbreaking Renewable Seawater Desalination Plant In Hawaii
2/29/2024
NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan, President: Kazuhiro Noda, hereinafter "Nippon Shokubai") combined forces with Trevi Systems Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA, CEO: John Webley, hereinafter “Trevi Systems” *1) in the development of the draw solution as a key component in the forward osmosis (hereinafter “FO”) system, which is a next generation system for seawater desalination and water treatment.
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Tritium Level Far Below Japan's Operational Limit In Fourth Batch Of ALPS Treated Water, IAEA Confirms
2/29/2024
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the fourth batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started discharging yesterday, is far below the country’s operational limit.
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Signing Of Grant Agreement With Tunisia: Contributing To The Sustainable Use Of Water Resources Through The Construction Of An Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant And The Utilization Of The Treated Waste Water As Industrial Water
2/29/2024
On February 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia in Tunis to provide grant aid of up to 3,208 million yen for the Project for the Construction of an Advanced Sewage Treatment Plant in Gabes.
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EPA Reaches Settlement With S & W Atlas Iron & Metal Of Los Angeles Over Stormwater Pollution Claims
2/28/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with S & W Atlas Iron & Metal Co. Inc. over claims of Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Los Angeles, California.
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One Year After Train Derailment, East Palestine Wastewater Disposal Plan Under Fire
2/28/2024
As a region recovers from one of the most devastating environmental catastrophes in recent memory, its residents are fighting against the disposal plans for the resulting wastewater.
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Yokogawa To Acquire Indian Flowmeter Manufacturer Adept Fluidyne
2/28/2024
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has finalized an agreement to acquire Adept Fluidyne Pvt. Ltd. (“Adept”), one of the largest domestic manufacturers of magnetic flowmeters in India.
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EPA Rule Changes Could Drive Water Rate Increases For Millions In Philadelphia
2/28/2024
As an iconic water body receives new regulatory protection, one of the biggest cities on its shores might have to raise water rates in order to comply.