From the faucet to the sewer, and vice versa
The article describes Switzerland’s long history of water purification, from early cesspits to modern mechanical‑biological treatment plants, and highlights EPFL researchers’ work on virus‑free purification, wastewater recycling, and urban runoff mitigation. It notes that EPFL’s Laboratory of Environmental Virology studies adenoviruses, while other labs develop molecular sponges to recover heavy metals and a sponge‑city prototype to reduce gray water. The piece also points out that computer scientists are modeling surface‑area improvements and that Yverdon‑les‑Bains is testing treated wastewa…
The article describes Switzerland’s long history of water purification, from early cesspits to modern mechanical‑biological treatment plants, and highlights EPFL researchers’ work on virus‑free purification, wastewater recycling, and urban runoff mitigation. It notes that EPFL’s Laboratory of Environmental Virology studies adenoviruses, while other labs develop molecular sponges to recover heavy metals and a sponge‑city prototype to reduce gray water. The piece also points out that computer scientists are modeling surface‑area improvements and that Yverdon‑les‑Bains is testing treated wastewa…
It shows how Swiss AI can be applied to model water treatment processes, predict pathogen loads, and optimize urban water management, supporting Switzerland’s goal of sustainable water use.
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