News Briefs: Antibacterial Soap Could Harm WWTP Process

In news, a study indicates triclosan could hinder wastewater treatment, Detroit comes under fire for water shut-off policies and a 2014 water industry report reveals infrastructure concerns.
News Briefs: Antibacterial Soap Could Harm WWTP Process

Triclosan, the active ingredient in antibacterial soaps, is facing a new round of criticism. A report in the Journal of Environment Science & Technology found that when triclosan was added to anaerobic digesters, methane production decreased. The report concludes that triclosan...

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