# wastewater (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wastewater. Page: Feed: --- ## [Explainable AI Framework for Stage-Specific Drug Doses Prediction in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Multi-Algorithm Comparison with Adverse Event Prediction](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/10) _2026-08-18 · Saeful Amri et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects medication dose safety due to altered pharmacokinetics. Current clinical decision support systems lack stage-specific personalization and explainability. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the appropriate medications and doses for chronic kidney disease using machine learning algorithms by comparing the methods. This study is divided into two phases. Phase… ## [Adverse consequences associated with electricity and water meter tampering](https://www.lewa.org.ls/adverse-consequences-associated-with-electricity-and-water-meter-tampering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adverse-consequences-associated-with-electricity-and-water-meter-tampering) _2026-08-18 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Meter tampering has been on the rise, partly driven by the perceived high cost of electricity and water exacerbated by the country’s ongoing economic challenges. It is a lack of consumption control for a utility company and a main problem because it represents an important loss of income. The impact is permanently damaging financially and ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, August 10, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-c36) _2026-08-10 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ COVID continues to rise from “Very Low” to “High”, Fauci on trial, cyclospora cases break 20k, police brutality protests in WI, a new anti-choice CDC Director, HIV care & wastewater set to be defunded ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, July 27, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-d89) _2026-07-27 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ “Very Low” and “Low” COVID levels in most regions but “Moderate” in Alaska and Guam, a parasitic diarrheal illness spreads, and HIV care wastewater set to be defunded. Take action to save it. ## [A DFT study of Mg/Ti Fluorites-Structure Materials: Optoelectronic, Photocatalysis, and Hydrogen storage applications](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/9) _2026-07-20 · Kingsley Etim et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ This study employs density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the fluorite-derived tetragonal hydride MgTiH 4 , highlighting its multifunctionality for energy-related applications. Structural optimization reveals lattice constants of a = b = 3.15 Å and c = 4.70 Å, with a unit cell volume of 46.59 Å 3 and a high bulk modulus of 114.21 GPa, indicating mechanical robustness. Compared to its MgTiH… ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, July 13, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-fa6) _2026-07-15 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ “Very Low” & “Low” COVID levels in most regions but “Very High” in Guam, a parasitic diarrheal illness spreads, World Cup public health efforts, & wastewater set to be defunded. Take action to save it ## [Tlhokomeliso ea LEWA ka lingongoreho tsa mehla litšebeletsong tsa metsi, likhoerekhoere le motlakase](https://www.lewa.org.ls/tlhokomeliso-ea-lewa-ka-lingongoreho-tsa-mehla-litsebeletsong-tsa-metsi-likhoerekhoere-le-motlakase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tlhokomeliso-ea-lewa-ka-lingongoreho-tsa-mehla-litsebeletsong-tsa-metsi-likhoerekhoere-le-motlakase) _2026-07-13 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Ke taba e tlileng tlhokomelong ea Lekhotla la Taolo ea Motlakase le Metsi Lesotho (LEWA), hore ho na le lingongoreho tse hlahisoang hangata ke sechaba likopanong tsa Lekhotla, le nakong ea tharollo ea litletlebo. Ka hona, Lekhotla le e ntse qeto ea ho hlalosa lintlha tse joalo ka botebo. Ka tlaase mona kelipotso le likarabo ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, June 29, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-1cf) _2026-06-29 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ Happy LGBTQI+ Pride Month, our new interview segment titled “Take Action Locally,” COVID “low” and “very low” except in Missouri and Guam, Rotavirus and Norovirus at “moderate” levels. ## [Take Action Locally in the Fight for Public Health](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/take-action-locally-in-the-fight) _2026-06-26 · Kentra Tillman · People's CDC_ An Interview with ACT UP New York about their public health advocacy campaigns. ## [LEWA’s insight into frequently asked questions in the sectors it regulates](https://www.lewa.org.ls/lewas-insight-into-frequently-asked-questions-in-the-sectors-it-regulates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lewas-insight-into-frequently-asked-questions-in-the-sectors-it-regulates) _2026-06-18 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ A. Frequently Asked Questions in the Urban Water and Sewerage Sector It has come to the Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority’s (LEWA) attention that stakeholders raise common issues or concerns during various stakeholder forums and through the resolution of customer complaints. It is through these concerns that the Authority found it worthwhile to shed some ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v4g8TlksDEKd) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, June 14, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-96c) _2026-06-15 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ New study shows increased risk of infections after COVID, COVID at “very low” levels, new drug approved for COVID post exposure, disease outbreaks underscore need for global partnerships, & actions ## [Mechanisms of Vascular Acetylcholine Reactivity in Cardiac Hypertrophy: The Role of Calcium Channels and Endothelial PI3K/AKT/eNOS Signaling in Rats](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/8) _2026-06-13 · Rebwar Tahir Mohammed et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Cardiac hypertrophy alters vascular function and promotes myocardial damage via oxidative stress and inflammation, with calcium channels and the PI3K/AKT/eNOS signalling pathway being pivotal in vascular reactivity. Nonetheless, their precise role in acetylcholine (ACh)-mediated vascular responses during hypertrophy remains little elucidated. The study aims to investigate calcium channel functions… ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, June 1, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-9ca) _2026-06-02 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ Resistance grows to ICE detention facilities throughout the country, COVID still at “very low” levels, new drug approved for COVID post exposure prophylaxis, and actions to object to MAHA. ## [Snail-shell-derived biochar for the adsorption of petroleum pollutants from wastewater: Perspective from computational studies](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/7) _2026-05-20 · Hitler Louis et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Para-chlorophenols (PCPs) are toxic and persistent, chlorinated aromatics that are prevalent in industrial and petroleum-contaminated wastewater, which has serious environmental and health impacts because of their bioaccumulative and recalcitrant properties. The study aims to design and test chemically activated snail shell biochars (SSB) as an effective PCP remedial material, combining the… ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, May 18, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-fcb) _2026-05-19 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ WHO leading response of hantavirus outbreak, COVID still at “very low” levels, 5-month measles incline begins to slow, hopeful study for reducing in-house COVID spread, and actions to object to MAHA. ## [Fabrication of WS₂ Thin Films via Spray Pyrolysis with Comprehensive Structural, Electrical, and Chemoresistive Analyses toward NO₂ Detection](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/6) _2026-05-07 · Chetan R. Yewale et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Nanostructured metal sulphides are gaining attention as potential materials for resistive chemical sensors due to their high electrical conductivity and chemical stability compared to metal oxides. Among these, tungsten disulfide (WS₂), a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD), stands out because of its distinctive electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. In this study, WS₂ thin films were… ## [LEWA’s role in ensuring water and wastewater quality standards](https://www.lewa.org.ls/lewas-role-in-ensuring-water-and-wastewater-quality-standards-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lewas-role-in-ensuring-water-and-wastewater-quality-standards-2) _2026-05-06 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Water quality is essential for human health, the environment, and the economy. Access to clean and safe water is a basic human right, and it is essential for personal hygiene, food preparation, and drinking. Impure water can contain harmful pollutants that can cause serious health problems such as waterborne diseases and infections. LEWA is mandated, ## [Bohlokoa ba ho tlaleha liphoso phanong ea litšebeletso](https://www.lewa.org.ls/bohlokoa-ba-ho-tlaleha-liphoso-phanong-ea-litsebeletso/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bohlokoa-ba-ho-tlaleha-liphoso-phanong-ea-litsebeletso) _2026-05-06 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Ho tlaleha liphoso le bothata ke mohato oa ho ntlafatsa boleng ba phano ea litšebeletso ekasitana le ho tsebisa setsi se fanang ka litšebeletso ho lokisa bothata ka nako. Ho tlaleha ho boela hape ho boloka polokeho ea basebelisi ba litšebeletso kaha bothata bo hlokomeloa kapele. Tlaleho ea liphoso bosebeletsing e tsoela molemo litsi tse ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, May 4, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-4d2) _2026-05-04 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ Mitigation of viral spread is a labor issue, COVID at “very low” levels, 5 month measles incline begins to slow, Casey Means out as Surgeon General but MAHA continues to rear its dangerous head. ## [People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, April 20, 2026](https://peoplescdc.substack.com/p/peoples-cdc-covid-19-weather-report-15e) _2026-04-22 · People's CDC · People's CDC_ COVID is at low levels, the future of the CDC is at stake, take action to oppose the Surgeon General ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7B2pqQUMj5yX) _2026-04-22 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [The importance of reporting electricity, urban water and sewerage service faults](https://www.lewa.org.ls/the-importance-of-reporting-electricity-urban-water-and-sewerage-service-faults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-reporting-electricity-urban-water-and-sewerage-service-faults) _2026-04-02 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Reporting electricity, urban water and sewerage service faults is a step towards improving quality of service provision and an opportunity for regulated utilities to respond to faults promptly. It thus, amongst other things, improves safety outcomes through early detection and resolution of issues before they become crisis, saving a regulated entity costly downtime. Reporting service ## [Continuous Light and Pinealectomy: Two Models of Melatonin Deficiency Revealing Distinct Interactions with Vitamin D Deficiency on Blood Parameters](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/5) _2026-04-01 · Rebaz Sedeeq Shekh et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Modern lifestyles reduce sunlight exposure and increase artificial light at night, potentially promoting vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and melatonin (MEL) suppression. The two hormones regulate immunity, erythropoiesis, and platelet (PLT) indices, but their combined hematological effects are not well characterized. We investigated the independent and combined effects of VDD and MEL deficiency on… ## [Bohlokoa ba tlhoekiso e nepahetseng ea likhoekhoere](https://www.lewa.org.ls/bohlokoa-ba-tlhoekiso-e-nepahetseng-ea-likhoekhoere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bohlokoa-ba-tlhoekiso-e-nepahetseng-ea-likhoekhoere) _2026-03-23 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Tlhoekiso ea likhoerekhoere ke mohato o bohlokoa oa ho tlosa/bolaea likokoana-hloko tse ka bang kotsi metsing. Tlhoekiso ena e etsoa e le ho netefatsa hore metsi a bolokehile sebakeng sa tšebeliso. Methati e latelang e hlalosa tlhoekiso ea likhoerekhoere Mothati oa pele: Tlhokolo ea likhoerekhoere Mona ke moo, likhoerekhoere li fihlelang teng e le hore ## [Wastewater treatment: Significance and Process in the treatment value chain](https://www.lewa.org.ls/wastewater-treatment-significance-and-process-in-the-treatment-value-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wastewater-treatment-significance-and-process-in-the-treatment-value-chain) _2026-03-23 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ Wastewater treatment is removal or elimination of harmful impurities and contaminants in water. The purpose of wastewater treatment is to ensure access to clean water by avoiding contamination of water sources. The following are the steps involved in wastewater treatment process: Step 1: Screening The incoming wastewater passes through screens, removing objects such as rags, ## [Petroleum Potential of the Middle–Late Jurassic Source Rocks (Sargelu and Naokelekan Formations) in the Kurdistan Region, Northern Iraq.](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/4) _2026-03-14 · Karwan Taha Chicho Zebari et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ This study evaluates the petroleum generating potential of the Middle-Late Jurassic Sargelu and Naokelekan Formations across distinct tectonic zones in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Source rock quality is assessed through geochemical analyses of organic matter (OM) quantity, type, thermal maturity, and key factors influencing hydro-carbon generation. Rock-Eval pyrolysis was performed on outcrop… ## [Characterization of Physical and Structural Properties in a Quaternary Li2O-B2O3-Bi2O3-V2O5 Glass System](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/3) _2026-03-11 · Alan Ikram Ahmed et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ Borate-based glasses modified with alkali oxides are of considerable interest due to their tunable structural and optical properties, which are important for optical and energy storage applications. In this work, glasses with a novel nominal composition of xLi2O-(75-x) B2O3—20Bi2O3—5V2O5, in which (x ¼ 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 mol %) were produced using the traditional melt-quenching technique to… ## [Enhancing the Capability of A Hybrid TWDM/PON Using Waveguide-Integrated Si/2D Material-Based Photodetector with the Most Suitable Metal-2D Material-Metal (M-2DM-M) Configuration](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/2) _2026-03-11 · Neha Neha et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ In the proposed work, a novel architecture of a 10-channel hybrid time-wavelength division multiplexing/passive optical network (TWDM/PON) system is investigated for different data rates: low data rate (2.5 Gbps) and high data rate (10 Gbps) using different two-dimensional (2D) material-based photodetectors with a metal-2D material-metal (M-2DM-M) device structure. Integration with Silicon (Si)… ## [We are now available on WhatsApp](https://www.lewa.org.ls/we-are-now-available-on-whatsapp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-are-now-available-on-whatsapp) _2026-03-11 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ w ## [Happy Moshoeshoe’s Day](https://www.lewa.org.ls/happy-moshoeshoes-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-moshoeshoes-day) _2026-03-11 · Sebusi Khanyela · Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority_ ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OaOe5nZw4G1c) _2026-03-11 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Flexural Behavior of Double-Layer Concrete Beams Composed of Normal and Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete](https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol16/iss1/1) _2026-03-07 · Shaida Rasul Abdalrahman et al. · Polytechnic Journal_ This investigation studies the flexural performance of double-layer reinforced concrete beams composed of ordinary concrete and steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC). The study evaluates the effects of bottom layer thickness, shear span ratio (a/d) and straight steel fiber volume fraction on structural behavior. The study project comprises twenty reinforced concrete beams, all specimens had…