Sewers and Sewage – Page 2

A Beautiful Evening of Music Emerged From a New York City Sewer

New Yorkers gathered on the shores of the East River to hear musicians — aboard a barge and canoe — taking advantage of the unique acoustics of a drainage tunnel.

As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers

With other virus tracking efforts winding down, wastewater data is likely to become increasingly important in the months ahead, scientists say.

How New Yorkers’ Food Scraps Get ‘Digested’ to Provide Gas for Homes

So far, nothing from the city’s curbside composting program has been composted. But gas produced by the scraps is now consistently flowing into pipelines to serve homes.

A Stinky Stew on Cape Cod: Human Waste and Warming Water

Climate change is contributing to electric-green algae blooms. Massachusetts wants a cleanup of the antiquated septic systems feeding the mess, but it could cost billions.

As Russian Strikes Mount, Ukraine Works to Keep the Lights On

This week’s assault hit at least 15 energy facilities — some for the fifth or sixth time — forcing controlled blackouts in every part of the country.