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The digitalization of wastewater
The wastewater industry has recently started embracing digital transformation — a movement many industries have already undergone. In the water sector, many companies have recently incorporated digital platforms to monitor and manage water systems — capturing data on flow, pressure and contamination detection. Such advancements significantly improve operational resilience, real-time decision-making and resource efficiency. Yet, wastewater treatment systems have traditionally
Generative AI: A Potential Solution for Water Security
The environment in which we live continues to face complex challenges, particularly regarding water security. Water security is not only about access to clean drinking water, but also about the protection of ecosystems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Millions of people are still deprived of safe drinking water and basic sanitation, and there is an urgent
PFAS challenge requires multi-faceted approach
Solving PFAS challenge requires multi-faceted approach Solving the challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) requires a multi-faceted and collaborative approach that goes beyond utilities and manufacturers, according to US researchers. Beyond Drinking Water The research was conducted by the Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The paper, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Communication
Climate change causes more sediment in high-mountain rivers
Many high-mountain rivers in Asia transport more sediment downstream compared to a few years ago. Changes in sediment levels have a particularly strong impact on agriculture, water quality, flood management, and hydropower generation. A study with participation from the University of Potsdam demonstrates the interacting roles of glaciers, vegetation, precipitation, and slope in mobilizing sediment and controlling the current sediment
Un composé jusqu’ici inconnu identifié dans l’eau potable chloraminée
On sait depuis les années 80 qu’une impureté mystérieuse se forme dans l’eau potable chloraminée – mais ce n’est que maintenant qu’une équipe de recherche américano-suisse a pu identifier le produit inconnu dans les installations d’eau potable américaines. Il a fallu plus de 40 ans pour comprendre la dégradation des désinfectants inorganiques à base de chloramine dans les systèmes d’eau
Blockchain Lak3 lève 12,4 millions pour tokeniser l’industrie de l’eau
La start-up genevoise s’est lancée dans l’acquisition de sources et vise à créer un marché ouvert en tokenisant la production d’eau sur la blockchain Ethereum. L’objectif affiché est de démocratiser le marché de l’eau potable, de sécuriser sa propre consommation ou encore d’investir dans une source. Abonnez-vous dès maintenant et profitez de la fonction de lecture audio. S’abonner Se connecter
