All the latest news and research about water supply and drainage infrastructure
In the world of wastewater treatment, membrane bioreactors (MBRs) have long been hailed for their efficiency, but they’ve also been plagued by a persistent nemesis: membrane fouling. This stubborn issue has led researchers down a rabbit hole of scien
Biopolymer Clusters Unmasked as Key Culprits in Membrane Fouling Read More »
In the heart of Tunisia, a groundbreaking project is transforming agricultural waste into a powerful tool for cleaning up industrial wastewater, offering a promising solution for arid and semi-arid regions. The VALCARB project, led by BenAli Sihem of
Tunisia’s VALCARB Project Turns Agri-Waste into Industrial Water Savior Read More »
In the shadow of every landfill lies a ticking time bomb of environmental and public health risks, primarily in the form of landfill leachate (LL). This complex and hazardous effluent, brimming with contaminants, has long posed a significant challeng
Revolutionary Strategies Emerge to Tame Landfill Leachate’s Environmental Threat Read More »
In the heart of China’s energy sector, a groundbreaking study led by Jianchun Guo from the State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploration at Southwest Petroleum University is set to redefine the approach to deep coal rock gas e
China’s Deep Coal Gas Extraction Revolutionized by Novel Fracturing Approach Read More »
In the heart of China’s energy sector, a groundbreaking study is set to redefine how coal mines manage one of their most underutilized resources: mine water. Published in *Meitan xuebao* (translated to *Coal Science and Technology*), the research led
China’s Coal Mines Tap Into Mine Water Goldmine for Yellow River Basin Read More »
In the heart of China’s energy sector, a groundbreaking study is set to redefine the extraction of deep coalbed methane (CBM), offering a significant boost to natural gas production. Led by Lihong Zhou from the China United Coalbed Methane National E
China’s Deep Coalbed Methane Breakthrough Boosts Natural Gas Future Read More »
In the relentless pursuit of sustainable water solutions, a team of researchers has shed new light on the potential of membrane distillation (MD) for desalination and brine concentration. Led by Garudachari Bhadrachari and his team, this study, publi
Solar-Powered Membrane Distillation: A Sustainable Breakthrough in Desalination Read More »
In the heart of the American Midwest, where vast expanses of cropland stretch out under the watchful eyes of center-pivot irrigation systems, a new tool is emerging to help farmers and water managers make every drop count. This tool, developed by a t
Satellite-Powered Precision: New Tool Revolutionizes Midwest Irrigation Management Read More »
In the quest to accurately predict water resources and hydropower production, researchers have long been hampered by a critical gap: the lack of comprehensive data on reservoir operations, particularly in ungauged basins. A new study published in *Wa
Satellite Data Revolutionizes Reservoir Forecasting for Hydropower Read More »
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal *Water Resources Research* (translated from Chinese as “Water Resources Research”), researchers have unveiled a novel method to distinguish between precipitation-driven and non-precipitation-driven t
China’s Water Storage Trends Unveiled: GRACE Satellites Reveal Climate and Human Impact Read More »
