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Studying Worms to Revolutionize Wastewater Treatment: The Science Behind Vermifiltration at the Vermitech Innovation Center
The Vermitech Innovation Center in Walla Walla, Washington, is researching vermifiltration using earthworms to purify wastewater as a sustainable treatment option.
Perca, Inc. owns the center and aims to advance vermifiltration technology to reduce energy consumption and chemical use in wastewater treatment.
Dr. George Damoff, Chief Science Officer at Perca, stated that earthworms act as nature's tiny engineers in improving treatment efficiency.
The center collaborates with universities and environmental organizations to promote natural wastewater management solutions globally.