WASTEWATER ANALYSIS

Scientists are finding new ways to detect hidden chemicals in wastewater by using advanced lab tools and clever data tricks. Instead of only looking for known pollutants, they created a smarter approach that spots hundreds of mystery chemicals at once. By analyzing water from nine major treatment pl

Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw