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'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Video. 'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Updated: 01/05/2017 - 11:39 GMT+2

Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities.

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