Aquatic ecology

Moleaer & ASU confirm nanobubbles produce reactive oxygen species, hydroxyl radicals, known to eliminate hard-to-kill pathogens

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Sanitation, Sewerage, Environmental science, Aquatic ecology, Wastewater, Water quality, Oxygen, Hydroxyl radical

One of the strongest known oxidants, the hydroxyl radical, is used broadly to improve water quality because of its ability to target hard-to-treat and hard-to-kill contaminants like organic pollutants, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

Key Points: 
  • One of the strongest known oxidants, the hydroxyl radical, is used broadly to improve water quality because of its ability to target hard-to-treat and hard-to-kill contaminants like organic pollutants, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
  • Through these partnerships, Moleaer has proven that nanobubbles can solve complex challenges in the water sector, including irrigation and surface water.
  • Through partnerships with universities, Moleaer has proven that nanobubbles can solve complex industrial challenges in agriculture, horticulture, wastewater, aquatic management, and resource recovery.
  • As oxygen is consumed, the nanobubbles diffuse more oxygen into solution, sustaining dissolved oxygen levels.

Lifequest’s Bangladesh Joint Venture, Biopipe Innovation, Announces Receipt of Orders for 18m3/day and 100m3/day Zero Sludge Biopipe Sewage Treatment Plants

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Sanitation, Sewerage, Articles, Public health, Aquatic ecology, Academic disciplines, Environmental engineering, Wastewater treatment, Wastewater, Sewage, BANGLADESH

Bangladesh has proven to be economically resilient and capital spending on infrastructure remains robust but delayed by about six months.

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  • Bangladesh has proven to be economically resilient and capital spending on infrastructure remains robust but delayed by about six months.
  • However, the sewage wastewater problem remains acute in Bangladesh.
  • In Bangladesh, we believe Biopipe is known as the gold standard of solutions for biological sewage wastewater treatment.
  • Biopipe Innovation has several plants in Bangladesh now that are performing as expected and we are preparing to install two more plants in the next few weeks.

Detecting COVID-19 on Campus: Can Wastewater Provide Early Warning Signs?

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Sewerage, Sanitation, Aquatic ecology, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Wastewater, Water pollution, Water, Physical sciences

His research has included exploring disease-causing substances in contaminated natural and engineered systems and developing techniques to detect pathogens in agricultural watersheds.

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  • His research has included exploring disease-causing substances in contaminated natural and engineered systems and developing techniques to detect pathogens in agricultural watersheds.
  • In the beginning days of the pandemic, Rogers noticed that references to wastewater testing kept popping up in the literature.
  • That meant developing a comprehensive plan for the Potsdam campus, procuring equipment to supplement existing instrumentation and involving student researchers.
  • Its a very significant investment, but we believe its worth it because of the immediate impact it can have, he explains.

CO.R.D.A.R Valsesia adopt innovative Israeli wastewater data solution to reduce water degradation in the Italian Alps

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Sanitation, Water pollution, Sewerage, Water, Public health, Articles, WWTP, Environmental engineering, Aquatic ecology, Wastewater treatment, Wastewater, Water industry

Working with Israeli environmental technology and data firm, Kando, the utility aims to reduce loads, enhance the effectiveness of their wastewater treatment plant, and minimize damage to local waterways and ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • Working with Israeli environmental technology and data firm, Kando, the utility aims to reduce loads, enhance the effectiveness of their wastewater treatment plant, and minimize damage to local waterways and ecosystems.
  • The pioneering deal was coordinated by Kando's local commercial and operational partners, B.M Tecnologie, entirely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • CO.R.D.A.R Valsesia provides water services to around 40,000 residents, with its Vintebbio wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharging around 17,000m3of wastewater to the Sesia River each day the local drinking water source.
  • The consolidation of local wastewater services in 2017 saw an increased number of industrial sites integrated into CO.R.D.A.R Valsesia's service area.

Advanced Drainage Systems to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results on November 5, 2020

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Engineering, Utilities, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Water pollution, Stormwater management, Water, Sewerage, Aquatic ecology, Advanced Drainage Systems, Wastewater, Conference call, Stormwater, Drainage, Nature, Articles

Participants may register here for this conference call, or copy and paste the following text into your browser: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/3888036 .

Key Points: 
  • Participants may register here for this conference call, or copy and paste the following text into your browser: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/3888036 .
  • After registering, participants will receive a confirmation through email, including dial in details and unique conference call codes for entry.
  • Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture marketplace.
  • To learn more about Advanced Drainage Systems, please visit the Companys website at www.ads-pipe.com .

New Jersey American Water Launches The Flow of H2O Video Series to Mark Sixth Annual Imagine a Day Without Water

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Utilities, Natural Resources, Environment, Energy, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Other Natural Resources, Education, Sewerage, Sanitation, Water pollution, Water, Chemistry, Aquatic ecology, Chemical elements, Hydrology, Water industry, New Jersey American Water, Wastewater, the Value of Water Campaign, New Jersey American Water, American Water

In honor of the Value of Water Campaigns sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water tomorrow, New Jersey American Water is launching The Flow of H2O , a three-part educational video series that explains the effect of pollution on watersheds, the drinking water treatment process, and the wastewater treatment process.

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  • In honor of the Value of Water Campaigns sixth annual Imagine a Day Without Water tomorrow, New Jersey American Water is launching The Flow of H2O , a three-part educational video series that explains the effect of pollution on watersheds, the drinking water treatment process, and the wastewater treatment process.
  • Each year, New Jersey American Water commemorates Imagine a Day Without Water through educational outreach, emphasizing the importance of water for everyday usage and explaining the companys role in providing it.
  • In addition to The Flow of H2O, New Jersey American Water offers a plethora of educational videos on its YouTube channel, along with a comprehensive Water Learning Center on its website.
  • New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people.

New WWF-Canada report reveals the health of 60 per cent of Canada’s sub-watersheds is unknown

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Water, Nature, International organizations, Fisheries science, Aquatic ecology, Countries, Environmental science, Water quality, Benthic zone, Canadas, Data deficient

Canadas rivers and lakes are divided into 167 sub-watersheds, 100 (or 60 per cent) of which are data deficient for key health indicators such as water quality, flow, fish and benthic invertebrates (bugs).

Key Points: 
  • Canadas rivers and lakes are divided into 167 sub-watersheds, 100 (or 60 per cent) of which are data deficient for key health indicators such as water quality, flow, fish and benthic invertebrates (bugs).
  • A lack of comprehensive, open-access water data means we cant fully understand how threats from human activities are impacting freshwater health.
  • This is the second time a nationwide assessment of freshwater has been done in Canada, following WWF-Canadas original assessment in 2017.
  • In 2017, WWF-Canada released the Watershed Reports , the first-ever national assessment on the health of and threats to freshwater in Canada.

AFCO Announces an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Nuvoda to Expand Wastewater Treatment Offerings to Food and Beverage Processors in the U.S.

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Health, Food, Beverage, Other Energy, Utilities, Retail, Environment, Energy, Home Goods, Chemicals, Plastics, Sanitation, Water pollution, Environmental engineering, Sewerage, Articles, Aquatic ecology, Public health, Water, Wastewater treatment, Water treatment, Wastewater, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Health, Food, Beverage, Other Energy, Utilities, Retail, Environment, Energy, Home Goods, Chemicals, Plastics, Sanitation, Water pollution, Environmental engineering, Sewerage, Articles, Aquatic ecology, Public health, Water, Wastewater treatment, Water treatment, Wastewater

AFCO, a Zep Company, announced an exclusive supply agreement with Nuvoda, a leader in innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment, delivering sustainable, renewable technologies.

Key Points: 
  • AFCO, a Zep Company, announced an exclusive supply agreement with Nuvoda, a leader in innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment, delivering sustainable, renewable technologies.
  • AFCO, a leading food safety and biosecurity specialty chemical company, will provide Nuvodas award winning MOBTM (Mobile Organic Biofilm) process to Food & Beverage customers and other stakeholders across the U.S.
  • The MOBTM process is a novel, organic and sustainable wastewater treatment innovation that improves settleability and increases treatment capacity, while delivering enhanced nutrient removal and process stability.
  • The partnership with Nuvoda will strengthen our offerings by providing innovative products to our customers and ensure these facilities are emitting cleaner water.

Revolutionary Mitt Becomes a Big Hit

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Physical sciences, Foams, Nature, Chemistry, Plastics, Polyurethanes, Aquatic ecology, Colloids, Sponge, Mat, Reticulated foam, Algae

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BioFoam's, "1-2 punch" is the low-maintenance and completely unmatched path to properly sanitized/disinfected surfaces.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BioFoam's, "1-2 punch" is the low-maintenance and completely unmatched path to properly sanitized/disinfected surfaces.
  • The world has transitioned to a new "normal," and efficient sanitizing is a top priority in all homes and small businesses moving forward.
  • Since its inception, US BioSolutions' BioFoam (based on AquaFlex patent-pending Open-Cell foam sponge technology) has been used to mitigate damage from industrial disasters, oil spills, and even toxic algae blooms.
  • It is all about maximizing surface area to trap and absorb the contaminants into the BioFoam high surface area Open-Cell foam capillary network. "

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Facilities Aim to Minimize Environmental Impact With New Technologies and Systems

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Utilities, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Water pollution, Sanitation, Sewerage, Aquatic ecology, Wastewater, Reverse osmosis, Light-emitting diode, Lighting

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201015005246/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201015005246/en/
    Eatons Vehicle Group site in Jining, China, installed a solar roof to generate electricity for the facility.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    To reduce water consumption and mitigate pollutants, Eatons Vehicle Group is installing wastewater systems featuring ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis technologies for the treatment of industrial process water at several of its facilities.
  • Multiple Vehicle Group sites also have made progress in diverting grinding swarf waste from landfills.
  • New lighting systems composed entirely of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which utilize 70 percent less energy than traditional lighting technologies, are being added at Eatons Vehicle Group facilities.