Water tainted with even a small concentration of human hormones can have profound effects on fish, according to a University of Cincinnati biologist.
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2020
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Nearly 70 years after the historic downtown reach of the Santa Cruz River ran dry, water returned in the form of 2.8 million gallons of reclaimed water released daily through the City of Tucson's Santa Cruz River Heritage ...
Ecology
Sep 17, 2020
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A shield of graphene helps particles destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and free-floating antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater treatment plants.
Environment
Jul 21, 2020
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Can antibiotic-resistant bacteria escape from sewers into waterways and cause a disease outbreak?
Environment
Jul 6, 2020
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When it comes to water conservation in cities that depend on wastewater reuse, even the best intentions can have unintended consequences.
Environment
May 13, 2020
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A Washington State University research team has found that nanoscale particles of the most commonly used plastics tend to move through the water supply, especially in fresh water, or settle out in wastewater treatment plants, ...
Environment
Mar 13, 2020
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It's not enough to take antibiotic-resistant bacteria out of wastewater to eliminate the risks they pose to society. The bits they leave behind have to be destroyed as well.
Bio & Medicine
Mar 12, 2020
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A study of seven wastewater treatment plants in the Eastern United States reveals a mixed record when it comes to removing medicines such as antibiotics and antidepressants.
Environment
Jan 8, 2020
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Residues from billions of doses of antibiotics, painkillers and antidepressants pose a significant risk to freshwater ecosystems and the global food chain, a new analysis said Thursday.
Environment
Nov 14, 2019
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With climate change comes increasing water shortages, and potentially longer periods of drought. As policymakers look urgently to wastewater recycling to stem the gap in water resources, the question is— how best to reuse ...
Environment
Oct 4, 2019
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