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Curtin Research Finds New Technology Could Transform Stormwater Treatment

Curtin University research has found that a new stormwater treatment device improves treated stormwater quality by as much as 80 per cent, in a development that could prevent harmful pollutants from entering waterways and cut recycling and infrastructure costs for authorities globally.

2 Nov 2018

J-WAFS-Funded Projects Tackle Critical Water and Food Systems Challenges

Researchers from across MIT showcase J-WAFS-funded projects tackling critical water and food systems challenges from solutions-oriented perspectives.

17 Oct 2018

Climate-Induced Soil Changes Could Result in More Erosion and Flash Flooding

When people think about the impacts of climate change, the soil isn’t the first thing that pops into one’s mind.

14 Sep 2018

Greencarrier and Solvatten in Collaboration for Safe Water and Better Lives

Lack of safe water, poor hygiene and poor health take lives and hinder development for millions of people living in poverty. Greencarrier and Solvatten have now joined forces to give long lasting help to especially women and children without clean water.

From Solvatten 7 Sep 2018

Engineered Sand Can Create Safe Reservoir of Drinking Water for Water-Stressed Communities

A method has been developed to eliminate contaminants from storm water, tackling needs of communities looking for ways to tap drinking water.

3 Sep 2018

Heavy Metal Pollution Could Lead to Cardiovascular Diseases

Even small doses of poisonous chemicals in the environment pose a substantial risk to cardiovascular health, according to a new report.

30 Aug 2018

Tiny Fish Lice Probable Indicators of Metal Pollution in Freshwater

Agriculture, industry, and urban activities threaten fresh water. Particularly, metal pollution can be extremely hard to detect early.

27 Aug 2018

Titanium Dioxide Found in Sunscreen Pollutes Beaches

According to a new study, sunscreen from bathers releases substantial quantities of polluting titanium dioxide (TiO2) into the sea.

20 Aug 2018

Study Shows Contact Lenses Add to Microplastic Pollution in Waterways

Researchers are stating that disposing of contact lenses down the drain could be adding to microplastic pollution in waterways.

20 Aug 2018

Model for Identifying Parts of the World that would Benefit from Wastewater Recycling

Although it may appear unpleasant to some people, human waste is full of nutrients that can be recycled into useful products that could promote better economic independence and agricultural sustainability for certain developing countries.

20 Aug 2018