Wastewater Treatment News

1. EPA Announces $25.5M To Address Wastewater Challenges In Rural, Small, And Tribal Communities 6/17/2026

   Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5M in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and comply with the Clean Water Act.

2. Sludge Dewatering Equipment Market Set To Reach $14B By 2035 6/16/2026

   The global approach to wastewater management is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an escalating need to balance rapid urban expansion with strict environmental stewardship.

3. The Tire Industry Project Pilots How Wastewater Treatment Can Potentially Remove Tire And Road Wear Particles 6/16/2026

   The Tire Industry Project (TIP) is conducting a pilot project with the Greater Paris Sanitation Authority (SIAAP) and sustainability consultancy ERM to test how effectively wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) can potentially remove tire and road wear particles (TRWP).

4. Biogas Solutions In Egypt: GFS Tanks + Double Membrane Roof For Slaughterhouse Wastewater Treatment 6/15/2026

   Egypt has a large and growing livestock and meat processing industry, driven by a population exceeding 110 million and rising domestic demand for poultry, beef, buffalo, and goat meat. Major slaughterhouses operate across the country-from large municipal facilities in Cairo, Alexandria, and Giza to smaller units in rural areas of the Nile Delta, Upper Egypt, and agricultural regions such as Minya, Sohag, and Luxor.

5. Anz's Growing Petfood Market – Hydroflux Delivers Multiple Wastewater Treatment Solutions 6/11/2026

   Australia and New Zealand’s petfood sector is valued at over $4.2B and continues to grow due to high pet ownership rates with increased demand for quality and ethically manufactured products.

6. Purifying Contaminated Water With Sunlight Alone: A Portable Water-Purification Device That Works Without Chemicals 6/11/2026

   Rapidly purifying contaminated water anywhere using only sunlight, without separate chemicals, is now possible. A research team led by Professor Kim Hye-jeong of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Korea University (President Kim Dong-One) has developed a sustainable, next-generation flexible microreactor technology that effectively eliminates contaminants from water using sunlight.

7. Creating New Opportunities For Semiconductor Wastewater Reuse Electrically Driven Separation And Concentration Technology Advances Fluoride Wastewater Resource Recovery 6/10/2026

   The semiconductor industry in Taiwan relies heavily on water resources. However, fluoride-containing wastewater generated during manufacturing processes has long posed a major challenge due to the difficulty of treatment and reuse, making it a costly and burdensome issue for industry.

8. bNovate Technologies And Best Water Science Sign Commercial Agreement To Expand Real-Time Water Monitoring Coverage In The US 6/10/2026

   bNovate Technologies SA and Best Water Science (BWS), part of the BWT Group - a leading global water treatment technology company, have signed a comprehensive nationwide Distribution and Service Agreement.

9. Rice Hosts Global Water Leaders To Discuss Technologies For A Resilient Future 6/9/2026

   As communities around the world grapple with aging infrastructure, water scarcity, emerging contaminants and the growing impacts of climate change, researchers at Rice University are advancing technologies aimed at making water systems more resilient, sustainable and adaptable.

10. Brazilian Nuclear Science Combats Microplastic Pollution 6/9/2026

    With a mobile unit capable of treating one million liters of wastewater per day and a strategic partnership with the IAEA, the MCTI (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) transforms cutting-edge research into practical solutions for water pollution control and public health protection.