Category: Chemical Contaminants

Hydrogen sulfide is a smelly gas that can be a big problem in wastewater. It smells like rotten eggs and can make people feel sick. Hydrogen sulfide forms when bacteria break down organic matter in wastewater. This gas is not just smelly, it’s also dangerous. It can hurt people and animals if they breathe too […]

Chemical contaminants are substances that can harm our health when they enter our water, air, or food. These pollutants come from many sources, including factories, farms, and everyday household products. They can cause serious health problems if we’re exposed to them over time. Chemical contaminants in drinking water can lead to cancer, organ damage, and […]

Excess phosphate in water bodies can lead to eutrophication, causing algal blooms that reduce oxygen levels and threaten aquatic ecosystems. Removing phosphate from wastewater, agricultural runoff, and other point sources before they enter natural water systems is an essential strategy for preventing eutrophication. Biochar, a porous carbonaceous material produced by pyrolyzing biomass under oxygen-limited conditions, […]