The system introduces high-strength wastewater to a diverse microbial ecosystem, or biofilm, growing on the surface of a special gravel medium contained in a series of watertight basins.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology and American Rivers gathered the latest research and produced a guide to help communities assign economic value to such structures as green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavement.
Water is a precious commodity, so finding ways to re-use waste water, especially in arid regions is essential to sustainability.
In a 20-year partnership, the water system and the renewable energy company will collect methane gas from the sewage treatment process and sell it on the open market.
The Anglo-Dutch company has based its technology on oppositely charged electrodes combined with anionic and cationic selective membranes.
The consulting firm invited thought leaders to six major conferences and developed recommendations for overcoming barriers to water reuse.
Veolia Water North America has signed a public-private partnership contract with Hollister, Calif., for its 2.1-million-gallons-per-day membrane bioreactor facility.
Hydro Engineering's portable, modular wash rack collects wastewater and oil.
According to event organizers, parties transacted more than S$2.8 billion worth of projects and investments at the annual Water Week conference
Better irrigation, drought-tolerant grasses, and rainwater harvesting are a few of the suggestions from the "Sprayed Away" report.
Singapore, Australia and The Philippines are among the winners who were announced during Singapore International Water Week 2010.
Global Water Group's systems can process 20,000 gallons per day.
New research center is going for a Silver LEED rating and will use LT Technologies' systems to help achieve it.
Met-Mex Peñoles has used reverse osmosis membranes to further treat municipal wastewater from Torreón City for its boilers over the last 12 years.
- By Renato Ramos, Peter Aerts, Enrique Guzman, Juan Pacheco
Singapore International Water Week provides a platform for finding viable water solutions, which are critical for the sustainable growth of cities worldwide.
The panel, led by Robert Glennon, will discuss water reuse barriers and how to overcome them during Singapore International Water Week.
CH2M Hill, New-Com say the projected $240 million facility also is under budget.
Inventors suggest The HYDRA will be an asset to medical clinics, schools, remote communities, and disaster relief agencies.
The company calls on residential and commercial builders to incorporate practical and affordable water reuse solutions into every new development.