Turning wastewater into a resource: Advanced filtration tackles water scarcity challenges

Turning wastewater into a resource: Advanced filtration tackles water scarcity challenges

With global water scarcity on the rise—impacting 38% of Europe's population in 2019 alone—a novel approach is emerging to transform wastewater into a valuable resource. Water-smart industrial symbioses (WSISs) offer an innovative solution, fostering collaboration between industries and the water sector to recover and reuse water, materials, and energy while reducing reliance on scarce freshwater resources.

Treated effluent water to grow crops, saving rivers and oceans

An irrigation scheme will divert nutrient-rich, treated effluent water to crops instead of into sensitive waterways after a $120 million project secured final approval in south-east Queensland.

In full operation, the new water scoop wheel supports around 150 litres of water per second from its own power. Image: Empa DMZ – TECHNIK ¦ MM ¦ AA ¦ Steffisburg – In the municipality of Steffisburg in Bern, an innovative water scoop wheel system was commissioned at the end of March, which combines historical technology with modern requirements. The construction ensures that, despite flood protection measures of the Mühlebach, a tributary of the…

A sustainable approach to micro-algae based processes

Hydroponic cultivation is being increasingly used worldwide for horticultural production. However, this technique consumes large quantities of freshwater and produces significant amounts of wastewater. Effluent wastewater from hydroponic cultures may contain high nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)…

Queensland farms tap recycled water for fruit production

Queensland farms tap recycled water for fruit production

Gwadar launches advanced wastewater treatment plant

The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has commenced the construction of an advanced wastewater treatment plant near the city center, as reported.  The project aligns with the increasing business activity and population growth under the Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan 2025. Designed to process 400,000 gallons of sewage and contaminated water, the facility aims to enhance environmental sustainability by making treated water reusable for agricu…