When recycled for drinking, the millions of gallons of water that Bay Area residents flush down toilets and showers every day could be cleaner than the pristine Hetch Hetchy water that flows from many ...

CHARLOTTE — Researchers have been finding microplastics that are nearly impossible to see in almost every water source across the country. Brewing with plastic: Researchers find microplastics in ...

Martin Gross (left) developed his algae-based technology while a PhD candidate at Iowa State University, with help from PhD advisor Zhiyou Wen, who now is Gross’s business partner to advance its use ...

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Cities typically draw water from diverse sources, such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Each source presents unique challenges, ranging from pollution concerns to industrial runoff. Pollution, both ...

A severe algae bloom clogged equipment at one of the treatment facilities providing drinking water in the Washington region, forcing officials to declare a boil-water advisory on the night of July ...

With the growing demand for fuel and the concern of global warming, scientists are looking into producing ethanol or biodiesel from plants. Joel Cuello, associate professor of agriculture and ...

A magnetic sea urchin-shaped material (developed by KIST) is placed inside the pipe where wastewater flows in, and magnets are used on the outside of the pipe to induce self-assembly. The arranged ...

Water quality concerns plague many American households, particularly among health-conscious men like myself who consume substantial amounts of water daily. The Dreo WF511 Countertop Water Filtration ...