31 Aug 2023

The benefits of using Phoslock (lanthanum-modified bentonite) for reducing phosphorus pollution in water bodies

Different management approaches can be adopted to tackle phosphorus pollution. Some measures are aimed at directly controlling the symptoms of nutrient pollution rather than the underlying problem. Other measures, such as chemical phosphorus inactivation,… Read more
20 Aug 2023

The Impact of Wastewater Discharge to Freshwater Systems

Freshwater systems, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater, are essential for sustaining life and supporting diverse ecosystems. However, the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastewater into these fragile environments poses a significant threat to… Read more
20 Jul 2023

Climate Change: Impacts in Freshwater How to Mitigate Them

Climate change is no longer a distant threat; with impacts being witnessed and felt across the globe. One area significantly impacted by climate change is the availability and quality of freshwater. Rising temperatures, altered… Read more
06 Dec 2018

A world first: North American research has reportedly determined the “tipping point” for the safe concentration of phosphorus in a water shed.

Scientists at the Université de Montréal have found for the first time that they can calculate a maximum amount of phosphorus that can be added to a watershed before it becomes an environmental problem…. Read more
26 Nov 2018

Clean water: economic and social cost of providing safe, clean water in Australia

The supply of clean water is a hot topic around the world. Australia has gone through one of its worst droughts and according to NSW farmers “it’s the worst drought they’ve experienced in their… Read more
22 Oct 2018

Long hot summers in 2018 have increased occurrence of cyanobacteria blooms in lakes around the world

A number of articles have been posted on the internet about the environmental effects of a long hot summer in 2018. This article is a summary of some of those. A link between sustained… Read more