The first topic of study authorized by the Rhode Island General Assembly this year: sludge. The House of Representatives ...

To handle increasing wastewater loads, sewage treatment plants are adopting more advanced treatment processes. However, many of these approaches require additional space and energy, highlighting the ...

A proposed sewage sludge pyrolysis facility in West Davisville is raising community concerns. The facility could generate air emissions, odors, and increased truck traffic. Residents have expressed ...

McKee said he will stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with North Kingstown if they oppose the plant.

North Kingstown officials are demanding that the Quonset Development Corp. rescind its approval for a proposed sewage sludge processing facility. State leaders, including the governor, have urged ...

Frustration is building in North Kingstown over a proposed sewage sludge processing plant.

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. Exposure to ...

Brevard County is petitioning Florida DEP to stop a company from applying excessive sewage sludge near its drinking water source. The sewage sludge contains high levels of phosphorus, which can cause ...

North Florida flat, rural cattle pastures — longtime dumping grounds of South Florida’s sewage sludge — will close their ...

JEONBUK-DO, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To handle increasing wastewater loads, sewage treatment plants are adopting more advanced treatment processes. However, many of these approaches ...