Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants. 

Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.

An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.

A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.

Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.