How much plastic is in the sea? What quantities are we talking about? It is estimated that between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year, having already accumulated in our seas more than a whopping 150 million tons. And where can we find it? Plastic can be found […]
Water and energy are linked to each other. Water is used in electric power generation processes and electric power is used to extract, purify and distribute tap water to the population. Saving on water consumption implies significant energy savings. This Fact Sheet deals with new perspectives and new challenges related to the water-energy nexus. Drinking […]
To speak of environmental education for a sustainable use of water is to speak of a transformative education that pushes us to change the way we use water resources towards the so-called New Water Culture in which we are aware that “without achieving access to water and sanitation in SDG6, it will be difficult to […]
Water treatment plants are used to remove toxins, microorganisms and harmful sediments from wastewater.Employing physical, chemical, and biological processes, which are divided into 6 main treatments: It is important to mention that not all treatment plants follow these steps, therefore, the process will depend on the treatment plant we are talking about.The treatment plants also […]
The term “wastewater” is referred to, used and understood when we want to convey the process of water regeneration for its reuse, that is, so that it can be useful again for mankind. Treated water can be reused for agricultural purposes, gardening, baths, showers, swimming pools, etc. There are many taboos about treated wastewater, about […]
Water treatment is undergoing a profound transformation and is gaining in importance worldwide. Water is an increasingly scarce commodity. Particularly in poorer countries, it is not available in sufficient quantities. Bottlenecks are becoming more and more severe due to growing demand on the part of industry, agriculture and energy generation. Although problems such as water […]
World Water Day 2023 is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Dysfunction throughout the water cycle undermines progress on all major global issues, from health to hunger, gender equality to jobs, education to industry, and disasters to peace. In 2015, the world committed to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 as part of the 2030 Agenda – […]
Treatment plants, also called wastewater treatment plants, are facilities designed to remove pollutants present in water from everyday activities. Wastewater discharges contain from a few hundred to several thousand pollutants, many of them by-products that have not even been identified. This is why wastewater, before being discharged into receiving bodies, must be treated according to […]
The Western Arctic is edging closer to the brink of catastrophe as a final decision for ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project nears. The Willow Project is the single largest oil extraction project ever proposed on federal lands. The rising temperatures associated with climate change have made fossil fuel extraction in the arctic more difficult and costly due to melting […]
Treatment plants, also called wastewater treatment plants, are facilities whose purpose is to eliminate pollutants present in water from human use. Their specific function is to treat and transform water, removing contaminants or toxic elements from this liquid, which are harmful to people and nature. Water treatment plants offer 3 main benefits, which are described […]