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Microbes hold potential in removing PFAS from recycled waste fertilizer

About half of all sewage waste in the U.S. is treated and converted to biosolids, a further half of which is used as fertilizer after additional processing.
March 20, 2023
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In a paper published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, scientists showed how PFAS can leach out of fertilizer made from recycled waste with the help of microbial decomposition.


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Biden admin proposes strengthening power plant wastewater discharge standards

Proposal would reduce pollutants discharged through wastewater from coal-fired power plants by more than 580 million pounds per year.
March 13, 2023
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Coal-fired power plants discharge pollutants such as selenium, mercury, arsenic, nickel, bromide, chloride, and iodide, nutrient pollution, and total dissolved solids.


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Toilet Paper

Toilet paper is an unexpected source of PFAS in wastewater

The percentages suggest that most PFAS still enter the U.S. wastewater systems from cosmetics, textiles, food packaging or other sources.
March 2, 2023
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The primary PFAS detected were disubstituted polyfluoroalkyl phosphates (diPAPs) -- compounds that can convert to more stable PFAS such as perfluorooctanoic acid, which is potentially carcinogenic. 


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Global soil scape filter technology market report 2022: Growing demand for wastewater treatment boosts sector

The global soil scape filter technology market is projected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period, 2023-2027.
February 13, 2023
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The rising need for organic and affordable methods of wastewater treatments on a small scale and large scale is fueling the growth of the global soil scape filter technology.


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Coventry landfill operator plans on-site pretreatment to remove PFAS from runoff

Leachate from Coventry landfill contains high levels of Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
January 23, 2023
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Leachate is generated from the decomposition of waste and precipitation coming into contact with the landfilled material. The water leaches out chemicals from the waste, including Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).


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EPA proposes cleanup plan for Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site in California

Historic mining contaminated the property with unhealthy levels of mercury, arsenic and antimony.
January 17, 2023
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its preferred cleanup plan for the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund site and is inviting the public to review and comment on the plan.


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Water treatment

EPA's new SWIFIA program issues first loan for waste and drinking water infrastructure

New Jersey is modernizing systems serving over 10 million people with help from an EPA loan.
January 9, 2023
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SWIFIA loans allow state infrastructure finance authorities to offer additional low-cost financing to communities and accelerate important water infrastructure projects.


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Tyler Jones

Tyler P. Jones to lead WSP USA's water business starting Jan. 1

Registered professional geologist Tyler P Jones brings decades of experience to his new role.
December 21, 2022
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He succeeds Karen Block, who served as the Water national business line executive since 2019 and retired in September after more than 30 years with WSP.


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Lake Michigan

NPDES permits can include limits for PFAS effluent, EPA encourages state action

Memorandum describes steps permit writers can implement under existing authorities to reduce PFAS discharge.
December 10, 2022
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EPA issues guidance for states and water utilities to adopt site-specific effluent limits, allowing Clean Water Act permits to address PFAS.


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 scRACS-Seq/Culture

Single-cell Raman-based tool for efficient mining of live functional microbes from nature

November 25, 2022
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Currently, the best way for scientists to isolate a specific microbe with a particular metabolic function from an environment is to take a sample of cells, culture them, and then screen them for the desired cell functions. This method has several limitations.


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