Poop has plenty of potential. But before it can fulfill a new purpose, it has to be purified. A team of scientists, including one from WSU, have completed a pilot study that shows by ...

Municipal sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment that is produced in massive quantities worldwide. Managing this material remains a growing environmental challenge. Traditional treatment ...

Every day, millions of gallons of water carrying a valuable resource slosh beneath our feet in a complex network of pipes. Wastewater flows from household tubs, sinks and toilets — carrying sudsy soap ...

A research team has developed a novel wastewater treatment system that can effectively remove conventional pollutants, and recover valuable resources such as phosphorus and organic materials. This ...

Activated sludge models are crucial for designing and optimizing wastewater treatment systems, which are the cornerstone of sustainable water resource management. However, their complexity creates a ...

Washington State University researchers convert sewage into 99% pure natural gas while cutting wastewater treatment costs in ...

The field of water and wastewater treatment is experiencing a rapid evolution driven by the pressing need for sustainable solutions to global water ...