November 2025 – NEWater

NEWater Consortium Prepares for Midterm Evaluation

The NEWater Consortium is entering a key milestone with its upcoming midterm evaluation, a crucial step in assessing the project’s progress toward achieving its ambitious goals of sustainable and safe water reuse.This evaluation will provide a comprehensive review of the project’s achievements across its multiple work packages, focusing on technological innovation, environmental safety, and stakeholder …

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Turning Sewage Sludge into a Super Sponge: Capturing Phosphates with Advanced Hydrochar

Publication / By NEWater management

Hydrochar was made from sewage sludge to capture phosphates that can be reused in fertilizers.

From Waste to Water: How Biochar Makes Reuse Cleaner and Greener

Publication / By NEWater management

Biochar was made from waste biomass as a sustainable, low-cost material for cleaning water.

Heterocyclic Pharmaceuticals: A Growing Environmental Concern

Publication / By NEWater management

Conducted within the framework of the PRIMA-SAFE project, a review published in Organics analyzes the occurrence, toxicity, and persistence of heterocyclic pharmaceuticals in water and soil. These widely used compounds are now recognized as critical emerging contaminants due to their resistance to degradation and potential ecological impact. Key Findings Implications The study highlights the urgent …

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Safe to Reuse? What Our Study Reveals About Chemicals in Irrigation Water

Publication / By NEWater management

Contaminants in reused water can indirectly affect agricultural pest resistance and ecosystem health.