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Turning Wastewater into Fertilizer | Irvine News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
California farmers are reeling from a 125% spike in nitrogen fertilizer costs, threatening crop yields and farm viability. But scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Lab are pioneering a radical solution: turning wastewater into fertilizer using an electrochemical reactor. What began as a groundwater cleanup project has evolved into “agricultural alchemy,” converting nitrates into usable ammonia. Still in early stages, the tech could be scaled to commercial use by 2028, offering farmers a cheaper, greener alternative to global supply chains—and potentially reshaping agriculture’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f091a72a6cc1b28f