According to a 2018 study, 94% of tap water samples from the U.S. are contaminated with microplastics, the highest level in the world. Another study found bottled water is no purer: 93% of samples ...

Biochar made from corn cobs can remove microplastics and ammonia from water, offering a low-cost, reusable filter made from farm waste.

Corn cob biochar made from farm waste can remove up to two thirds of ammonia and almost all micro and nanoplastics from water, while avoiding the release of toxic byproducts and remaining reusable ...

Microplastics are a growing environmental problem, but now researchers in Korea have developed a new water purification system that can filter out these tiny fragments, as well as other pollutants, ...

After disappointing meetings with the city, water distributions workers are seeking unionization with LiUNA 955. University of Missouri college of engineering researchers have designed a water filter ...

High-performing water filtration systems — necessary for reducing water scarcity — can also reduce cost and energy consumption, a new Northwestern Engineering-led analysis finds. In the new study, ...

Microplastics have shifted from an abstract pollution problem to something that can show up in the glass on your kitchen table. The science is still catching up to what that means for long term health ...

You’ve probably seen the word “microplastics” everywhere lately — and unfortunately, that’s no exaggeration. These tiny plastic particles have infiltrated nearly every corner of the planet, from ocean ...

When it comes to getting your daily dose of water in, ensuring you’re drinking clean, safe water is key. But how can you be sure your water is safe? The best water filters and purifiers will not only ...