"...wastewater surveillance presents an appealing and cost-effective approach to understand disease trends within school environments."

Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument to the notion that bigger is better.

As the war between Hamas and Israel grinds forward, two experts explain how Israelis and Palestinians have cooperated to tackle their region’s water challenges.

Composite samples of wastewater from over 24 hours give a more accurate representation of the level of antibiotic-resistant genes in the water.

Treated wastewater can be more dependable and less toxic than common tap water sources, according to new research.

Public health officials monitor sewage in local communities to track COVID, polio, flu and more. But no one asks the people being monitored for their permission – raising some questions and concerns.

Wastewater may capture the number of COVID-19 infections in a community—even before testing results or hospitals become overcrowded.

Congress has approved billions of dollars to fix water and sewer systems across the US. But getting that money to needy communities depends on how states define a key word.