Although the estimate is higher than previously thought, wastewater treatment is still lagging in some developing countries

In this week's water and wastewater news, a Washington wastewater study looks at drug use, states go to battle against the EPA and a water reuse project gets the thumbs-up.

In this week's water and wastewater news, superbugs help create bioplastics, Apple plans a massive recycled water project and a legal battle heats up in Des Moines.

In this week's wastewater news, a California plant recovers from a chemical explosion, and New York City Harbor celebrates the return of humpback whales.

A unique water reuse project uses sedges, rushes and other plants to filter effluent-dominated water.

A water reuse project in Big Spring, Texas, gains public support and increases potable water availability.