Auckland researchers find new way to remove nitrates from wastewater
Monday 22 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story University of Auckland
Associate Professor Wei-Qin Zhuang and his team from the University of Auckland have discovered that different microbes can be used to remove nitrates from wastewater. This method aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with treating water before it is discharged into the environment.