N2O and CH4 Emission from Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems Technical Report

This research focused on the possible contribution by the urban water sector to the direct emission of greenhouse gasses (GHG). The objective was to collect and develop knowledge needed to understand and manage the emission of N2O (nitrous oxide) and CH4 (methane) by wastewater collection and treatment systems. The participating GWRC members bundled their individual research programs, aligned methodologies used, and exchanged and discussed information. These activities resulted in two reports: a State of the Science report which presents an overview of the current knowledge regarding the emissions of N2O and CH4 by wastewater collection and treatment systems and a Technical Report which includes the details, facts, and data from the underlying studies used to develop the State of the Science report (CC6C10a). Published by GWRC. 165 pages. Online PDF. (2011)

Originally funded as WERF project CC6C10b.