Tag: wastewater
Found in wastewater! Emergency declared in megacity due to ‘polio’
The polio virus was detected in wastewater in the Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Nassau regions in the US state of New York. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a…
High levels of viruses in Gothenburg’s wastewater
According to the results, the percentage of viruses is about the same as in the first virus waves. The measurements, carried out by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of…
Faced with drought, EU countries urged to reuse their wastewater
In this context of drought and lack of water almost everywhere in Europe, everyone is looking for solutions. This Wednesday, August 3, the European Commission called on the Member States…
Uncleaned wastewater in the river – several dead fish
On Saturday morning, private individuals discovered dead fish in Garhytteån outside Kopparberg, reports Swedish Radio P4 Örebro. According to information to the radio, there are about ten fish. The rescue…
Polio: traces of the virus found in London’s wastewater
News Posted 14 hours ago, Reading 2 mins. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the British authorities announce that traces of a form of polio, which would be derived from…
Residues of poliovirus in London’s wastewater
The discovery was made in the northern and eastern parts of the city, thanks to the routine monitoring of London’s wastewater. According to UK Health Security Agency the extent of…
From sewers to taps: reusing wastewater, a solution to drought?
Already affected by an unprecedented and particularly intense heat wave in June, France is now facing the double penalty of a drought that could set in for a long time…
Covid-19 increases in wastewater – could be a new wave
Every time a covid-infected person goes to the toilet, a virus accompanies it down the drain. This can then be measured in a laboratory, which is done in several places…
Increased levels of coronavirus in the wastewater
In several cities in northern and central Sweden, increased levels of coronavirus are noticeable in the wastewater. The increase has been noticeable in Umeå and Stockholm, among other places, over…
Increased levels of covid virus in wastewater
In several cities in northern and central Sweden, increased levels of coronavirus are noticeable in the wastewater. The increase has been noticeable in Umeå and Stockholm, among other places, over…