January 2026

A new study published in Water Research introduces a promising advancement for water reuse systems: a CO₂-driven hybrid ion exchange process designed as a resilient pretreatment for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. High-recovery wastewater…

Researchers have published new findings in Water Research demonstrating the effectiveness of non-thermal plasma technology for controlling halogenated disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in potable water reuse systems. As communities worldwide increasingly turn to recycled…

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Management presents a promising solution to one of the persistent challenges in constructed wetland operation: substrate clogging. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are widely recognized as…

Important new research in @NatureSustainability calls for recognizing "climate change-driven contaminants" as a distinct class of water pollutants. As Mediterranean communities face intensifying climate pressures, understanding how warming temperatures affect water quality becomes…

How do we know if nature-based solutions are working? A comprehensive new systematic review in Frontiers in Environmental Science tackles this critical question. The study explores effectiveness indicators for NBS in climate change…

New research in Nature Sustainability says YES — and shows us how. A study from Australia's Macquarie basin demonstrates that environmentally-minded water management can ensure agricultural needs are met while maintaining healthy ecosystems.…

🌱💧 Soil health is water health! A new review in Nature Water highlights a critical connection often overlooked: the fundamental role healthy soil plays in maintaining water quality. As we advance water reuse…

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Management demonstrates the potential of sustainable substrates in constructed wetland systems - an approach aligned with CIRQUA's mission to advance nature-based solutions for water…