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Groundbreaking trial seeks to clean our waters of medical residue

Video. The science behind waste water management

Updated: 21/09/2023 - 20:59 GMT+2

In partnership withThe European Commission

Among nutrients, phosphorous, organic material and other micropollutants, the wastewaters in Uppsala, Sweden, contain microscopic but resilient pharmaceutical residues. What are the most cost-effective ways to clean these residues and prevent them from further harming our environment?

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