In the heart of Lower Silesia, Poland, lies a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) where rainwater tells a story. This story isn't just about water falling from the sky, but about how it picks up various elements as it flows through industrial landscapes. The focus here is on the quality of this rainwater, w
Heavy metals like copper and lead are big troublemakers in wastewater. They can cause serious health issues and environmental damage. So, scientists are always looking for better ways to remove these nasty pollutants. One promising method is called capacitive deionization (CDI). This process uses sp
Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch
The Akaki River in Ethiopia is facing a significant challenge: it's becoming a hotbed for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens and genes. These nasty little guys are spreading to other water sources, causing a lot of concern. The good news is that a plan is in the works to keep an eye on the wate
Austria has been keeping a close eye on the remnants of COVID-19. The country has been using wastewater data to estimate the number of infections after the pandemic. This approach is not new. Wastewater has been used to track other diseases in the past. It is a clever way to monitor the spread o
Clay is tricky to understand when it comes to water flow, especially when it's dry and cracked. These cracks, called desiccation cracks, are a big deal in extreme weather. They make it hard to figure out how much water is getting into the soil. This is a big problem for landfills, where we need to k
Water quality is a big deal. It's important for our environment and the systems we build. Alkalinity is a key part of water quality. It's been measured in many ways, from old-school titrations to fancy spectrophotometric and electrochemical methods. Each has its pros and cons. But what if there was
Psychotropic drugs are everywhere. They're among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide. These drugs can have serious effects on the environment. They can hurt other organisms even in tiny amounts. But what happens to these drugs when they go down the drain? Not much, it turns out.
Imagine having a magical map that shows where water is being used, where pollution is happening, and where diseases are spreading. That's exactly what the Water Health Open Knowledge Graph (WHOW-KG) does. It's not just a map; it's a tool designed to help us make smart decisions about water and healt
Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) are known for their ability to clean up aquaculture waters by breaking down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrite. But here's a surprising twist: these bacteria can also tackle a much tougher challenge. They can degrade stubborn pharmaceutical residues, such as ci
