Micropollutants is the term used to describe substances that are able to affect living organisms at very low concentrations due to their toxicity, persistence or bioaccumulation. Today we know about monitoring and analysing these micropollutants, but where are we on processes to eliminate them?
Read articleBOD5 is an essential tool in the biological treatment of wastewater. What is its role? How is it measured and how is it different from COD?
Read articleIn France, wastewater treatment is a highly regulated process. Different methods exist for inspecting the quality of treatment systems. One of the tools used to ensure that everything is running smoothly is the sewage system survey. The sewage system survey is a certification procedure which must be undertaken during the sale of a property not […]
Read articleEnvironmental matters are more central than ever to issues surrounding the seas and oceans. In late 2018, the French government’s Strategic Contract for Maritime Industries placed particular emphasis on the decarbonisation of propulsion and on-board energy (‘green ships’), as well as the environmental footprint of shipyards (‘smart yards’). These topics were discussed in depth in […]
Read articleAccounting for almost a third of exhibitors, water ranks alongside waste as one of the cornerstones of Pollutec. This traditional show sector is however by no means any less dynamic and is constantly innovating.
Read articleThis is the key question posed by the study published on 27 June by the PIPAME. After outlining the context, issues and challenges facing the sector, the study investigates eleven families of solutions and prioritises four of these.
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