Traces of pharmaceuticals found in central Indiana waterways
(PhysOrg.com) -- Pharmaceuticals have been found in freshwater ecosystems in rural areas of central Indiana, says a new study from Ball State University.
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Combined sewer systems lead to risk of illness after heavy rains
Consumers whose drinking water can be contaminated by the release of untreated wastewater after heavy rains face increased risk for gastrointestinal illness, according to a report in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
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Apr 10, 2015
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15 billion gallons of sewage-polluted water flows annually into Philly's rivers and streams, report says
Each year, Philadelphia's waterways are forced to swallow a dirty mix containing 15 billion gallons of untreated sewage and rainwater during storms because of an antiquated city system, according to a report released Thursday ...
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Jul 21, 2023
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Caffeine may be a useful marker of wastewater leaks in storm drain systems
In developed countries such as Japan, wastewater systems designed to keep harmful pollutants out of storm drainage are aging and deteriorating, sending contaminants into local bodies of water. Finding the source of a leak ...
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Jun 19, 2024
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Five ways to know if a river is polluted—and whether it's safe to go in the water
England's rivers are in a mess. Just 14% are in good ecological condition—and that's just the ones that are regularly assessed.
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Jun 22, 2023
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Bacterial genes responsible for breaking down metformin in sewer water discovered
A team of biochemists at the University of Minnesota has discovered which two bacterial genes are responsible for producing proteins capable of breaking down metformin in sewer water. In their study, published in the Proceedings ...
Sponge parks and vertical gardens – how cities are using nature to overcome extreme weather
In January 2021, Storm Christoph pummelled the United Kingdom with heavy rains and the threat of unmanageable runoff. But in flood-prone Manchester, a newly developed park was proving its worth.
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Apr 15, 2021
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Raw sewage blights once-idyllic beaches on Isle of Wight
On the Isle of Wight, one of England's most popular seaside holiday destinations since Victorian times, a pipeline stretches out from the shore to pump raw sewage into coastal waters.
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Apr 4, 2023
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How AI is clearing the waters in urban rivers
Researchers have developed a new machine learning system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of sewer-river system models. This innovative approach, detailed in an article published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, ...
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Mar 14, 2024
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Testing shows these waves are sick, in totally the wrong way
Most surfers know it's best to avoid surfing near pipes that dump storm water into the ocean soon after a storm, due to the increased chance of getting sick from bacteria that enter the surf.
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