# Turning Wastewater into Fertilizer | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-04T18:50:36+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f091a72a6cc1b28f

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