RMIT University scientists developed a reusable magnetic material that removes over 95% of micro- and nanoplastics, heavy metals, and drug residues from water within an hour. The cost-effective technology, showing early promise against PFAS, is being tested for commercial deployment in Australia, the US, and Europe.
Matthew Wright, former Southern Water CEO, and three ex-employees face charges of conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat between 2012-2017. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater testing to avoid millions in fines, marking the first time a water industry boss faces criminal charges over sewage discharges.
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright and three ex-employees face criminal charges for conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater test results from 2012-2017 to avoid millions in fines, with a trial set for September.
Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent, particularly Tunbridge Wells, are experiencing a second day of water supply issues due to an instrument failure at a South East Water treatment works. The company, facing financial uncertainty, expects supplies to return Sunday evening and has opened bottled water stations.
South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy announced changes to water treatment plant operator staffing regulations, effective May 10. The revised rules ease requirements for smaller plants and those with less complex treatment processes, reducing the burden on local government operators.
Wellington's mayor announced a temporary fix for the city's sewage plant by November, with full repairs costing NZ$53.5m by late 2027. Businesses and residents express concern over health risks and financial losses.
Wastewater from nearly 40,000 people and businesses pumped straight into sea as island still has no treatment plantRaw sewage from nearly 40,000 people and businesses is being pumped straight into the sea because the British overseas territory of Gibraltar does not have, and has never had, a wastewater treatment plant.For decades, untreated sewage has poured into the Mediterranean from the southern tip of the peninsula at Europa Point, where the government of Gibraltar says there are “high levels of natural dispersion”. Continue reading...
