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Knowledge Area: Climate Change

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WERF will evaluate the likely effects of climate change on wastewater services, and will assess processes and technologies to cost-effectively mitigate and adapt to the potential impacts.

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Study Finds Methane Emissions from Septic Systems Lower than Previous Estimates
Findings from a recently completed WERF research study show that greenhouse gas emissions from septic tanks may be significantly lower than previous estimates.
Preview of Nutrients Compendium Report Provides Greenhouse Gas Emissions Guidance
WERF is providing a preview of the Biological Nutrient Removal and Greenhouse Gases Compendium, which provides municipal wastewater treatment facilities with new information on potential green house gas emissions from wastewater treatment.
New Information on Nitrous Oxide Emission Pathways from Biological Nutrient Removal Processes
The first large-scale survey of 12 plants across the U.S., led by Columbia University scientists under a WERF project (U4R07) challenges the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approach for assessing N2O emissions from such plants.

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Sustainable Path to Adapt to Climate Change
WERF is providing utility managers with information to adapt their practices to meet environmental challenges related to climate change.
Guide Provides Information on Impact of Climate Change
WERF, the Water Research Foundation, the UK Water Industry Research and the National Center for Atmospheric Research prepared a series of technical briefs which provide a better understanding of the impact of climate change on the water, wastewater and stormwater sectors.
Climate Literacy Guide Available
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program recently issued a guide on climate literacy. This guide provides valuable information about the earth's climate and the impacts of climate change.
Environment Canada Issues Revision of its FAQ on Climate Science
This easy-to-navigate resource answers questions about human influences on the atmosphere and the impact of climate change.
National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change
Related link: download this PDF draft strategy, issued by the U.S. EPA National Water Program.

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