Study Finds Wastewater Emissions Significantly Underreported Globally
A Princeton-led study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that national inventories vastly underestimate greenhouse‑gas emissions from wastewater systems. Across 38 countries, methane and nitrous‑oxide outputs are under‑reported by 19 % to 27 %, translating to a missing 94 million‑150 million metric tons of CO₂‑equivalent each year. The shortfall arises from outdated accounting methods and the exclusion of untreated sewage, decentralized networks, and latrines. Researchers argue that correcting these gaps is essential for accurate climate policy and utility‑level mitigation strategies.
PFAS in Biosolids: Expanding Regulation and Growing Litigation in 2026
Regulators and courts are intensifying focus on PFAS in biosolids as detections rise and states enact bans on land application. Waste‑management firms face operational hurdles and new lawsuits targeting both dischargers and biosolids processors. The shifting legal environment demands proactive...
California Approves First SB 1440 Biomethane Project at Wastewater Facility
Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane facility at Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority received conditional approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for a long‑term renewable natural gas (RNG) procurement agreement, marking the first SB 1440‑qualified RNG delivery in the state. The plant co‑digests...
SePRO Acquires Earth Science Laboratories to Expand Water Treatment Portfolio
SePRO Corporation announced the acquisition of Earth Science Laboratories Inc., bringing the latter’s EarthTec and EarthTec QZ treatment technologies into SePRO’s water‑treatment suite. The deal expands SePRO’s capabilities in algae control, taste‑and‑odor mitigation, and invasive‑species management for municipal and environmental water...
Cost-Effective Strategies for Managing Grease and Odors in Municipal Wastewater Systems
Mandeville’s wastewater department deployed Kasco’s HydraForce Lift Station Agitator, a novel aeration system, to tackle chronic grease buildup in lift stations. The fine‑bubble agitation accelerated grease breakdown, eliminating foul odors and fly infestations within days. By eliminating costly bacterial additives,...
Peracetic Acid (PAA) Offers Cost-Effective Disinfection for Louisiana Wastewater Plant
The City of Mandeville, Louisiana, switched its wastewater disinfection from ultraviolet light to peracetic acid (PAA), citing lower chemical and operational costs. Routine expert monitoring ensures the system meets compliance standards while protecting nearby wetlands. PAA’s strong biocidal action also...
Miami-Dade Completes Major Biosolids Upgrade at Central Wastewater Plant
Miami‑Dade Water and Sewer Department has finished a major upgrade at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant, adding advanced centrifuge and gravity‑belt thickening and dewatering facilities. The new system can process nearly 530,000 pounds of biosolids each day, cutting processing...