Thursday, 30 August 2018

Engineered sand zaps storm water pollutants

Engineers have created a new way to remove contaminants from storm water, potentially addressing the needs of water-stressed communities that are searching for ways to tap the abundant and yet underused source of fresh drinking water. The mineral-coated sand reacts with and destroys organic pollutants, providing a way to help purify storm water percolating into underground aquifers, creating a safe and local reservoir of drinking water for parched communities.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180830084812.htm



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