« Aujourd’hui, d’un point de vue réglementaire, la toxicité des effets cocktail de certains micropolluants n’est pas pris en compte » , a tenu à rappeler Dorothée Munoz-Gestin, directrice de Tame Water, à l’occasion du Carrefour des gestions locales de l’eau à Rennes. Son laboratoire de biosurveillance s’est allié au laboratoire Lodiag pour tenter de …
Multiple solutions to the challenge on emerging contaminants were under discussion at British Water ’s recent micropollutants conference. Here, Dr Fabio Bacci, innovation manager at engineering company Glan Agua Ltd , reflects on key learnings, and makes a plea for enhanced cross-sectoral synergies. Trace contaminants in both drinking water and wastewater pose significant challenges to …
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Micropollutant is the term used to refer to contaminants which are released into the natural environment in low concentrations as a by-product of household, industrial and natural processes. Despite their low levels at the point of entry into soil and water sources, many of them do not readily break down or biodegrade, meaning they can …
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Multiple solutions to the challenge on emerging contaminants were under discussion at British Water’s recent micropollutants conference. Here, Dr Fabio Bacci reflects on key learnings, and makes a plea for enhanced cross-sectoral synergies. Cliquez ici pour voir la page web originale envirotecmagazine.com
La pénurie d’eau est à l’origine de nombreux conflits dans le monde, mais en Suisse, cette précieuse ressource a toujours été abondante. Pendant des années, la consommation n’était même pas surveillée. Désormais, les sécheresses fréquentes et la forte demande augmentent les tensions et les appels à réguler l’utilisation de cette ressource précieuse. Lacs, fleuves, rivières, …
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Il ne reste presque plus rien d’un des plus grands barrages d’Ukraine. Situé près de Kakhovka, dans le sud du pays, l’édifice a été détruit, mardi 6 juin, dans des circonstances dont Kiev et Moscou continuent de débattre. L’Ukraine, qui accusait déjà la Russie d’avoir miné l’édifice passé sous son contrôle au début de l’invasion, …
ETH spin-off BluAct has developed a new kind of filter membrane. Made of whey proteins and activated carbon, it removes almost all contaminants from water – including lead, mercury, arsenic and even radioactive elements. The company’s innovative filtration devices are suitable not only for industrial wastewater treatment, but also for purifying drinking water in people’s …
The water crisis has been cited by the World Economic Forum as one of the main threats to the planet. We cannot afford to lose up to 350 billion liters of freshwater per day solely through leaks in supply networks. The pressure on this resource is mounting constantly with the UN reporting that water demand …
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After launching it last February, and as part of its strategy to employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across all its operations and services, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the pilot use of ChatGPT , since April 2023, on its website through Rammas, DEWA’s virtual employee, to enhance customer experience. “The wise leadership pays …
Water Supply Water utilities are at the forefront of safeguarding public health, safety, and the environment, and play a critical role in building community resilience. Many water utilities globally have been targeted by cyberattacks , increasing concerns about sector’s vulnerability to cyberattacks. As such, industry experts are calling for more measures and new cybersecurity rules …
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