Researchers at the University of Hawaii have received a $2 million grant to develop a process that could drastically reduce the environmental impact of wastewater treatment, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports.
According to a press release, the researchers plan to investigate a new process that could significantly decrease the environmental impact of nitrogen removal methods in wastewater treatment.
Currently, nitrogen is added to wastewater before it's sent to a treatment facility.
Researchers hope to use the new process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment while increasing energy recovery.
�By developing technology that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment while potentially increasing energy recovery, we�re not only addressing global climate concerns but also working towards greater energy independence for our island communities,� researcher Zhiyue Wang says in the press release.
The researchers plan to test the new process at the WaiEanae wastewater treatment facility.
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