Tag: wastewater

Polluters like L’Oreal may need to pay for polluting EU waterways

A new EU directive is forcing pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay for removing drug residues from wastewater after a major study found 175 pharmaceuticals polluting Europe’s rivers. The industry is fighting back, but scientists warn that without urgent action, these invisible chemicals will continue to poison aquatic life and seep into our drinking water.

Wastewater plants are a hidden climate issue, and we’re measuring it all wrong

Wastewater treatment plants are a hidden source of greenhouse gas emissions, releasing methane, nitrous oxide, and fossil COâ‚‚. A new study calls for smarter monitoring and tailored emission factors. U.S. firms like Jacobs, AECOM, and Black & Veatch are key players in building climate-resilient wastewater infrastructure.

Industrial wastewater treatment for food and beverage mastered by BioprocessH2O

BioprocessH20 works with nature to reduce effluent and pollution in the food and beverage industry.

Lebanon: Greenpeace Investigation Reveals Toxic Coast Pollution

An investigation by Greenpeace has found hormone-disrupting chemicals and a range of phthalates which are classified as toxic to...

Arab Towns Get Sewerage Upgrade in Israel

A relief to the environment as Israel allots money to upgrade poorly services sewers in Arab towns. Last Wednesday,...

Israeli Court Bans Use of West Bank Sewage Plant

The Israeli High Court recently ordered an Israeli sewage treatment plant built illegally in the West Bank to stop...

Israel sends wrong message about desalination

Construction has begun in Israel on the world's largest reverse osmosis desalination plant. What about water conservation and recycling?

How Green Is A Quick Wee In Public?

How far are you willing to go to maintain anti-public peeing social conventions? This is a question that plagues me...

Imagine H2O Contest Looking For The Most Promising Water Startups

Imagine H20 is offering $100,000 to the startup with the most promising efficient water treatment technology. Imagine H2O, an organization...