# Wastewater to Fertilizer Breakthrough

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Podcast: [San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308)
Published: 2026-06-28T11:42:25+00:00
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California farmers are reeling from fertilizer prices that have skyrocketed 125% since 2020, threatening crop yields and farm viability. But scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Lab are pioneering a breakthrough: turning wastewater into nitrogen fertilizer using an electrochemical reactor. Originally designed to clean contaminated groundwater, the tech now extracts nitrates and converts them into ammonia—offering a dual solution to pollution and fertilizer shortages. Early tests are promising, and with funding to scale up, the goal is a commercial device by 2028, potentially revolutionizing agriculture by cutting reliance on volatile global markets. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/56cdd066eced4bf9

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