At just 18 years old, Mia Heller invented a water filter that removes 95.5% of microplastics.
Amazing, and perfect timing for today’s trending topics…
Clean Water and Data Centers
TAKEAWAYS
- Requesting $55M for National Clean Water Initiative
- Requesting Nationwide Collaboration
- Requesting More Clean Water Scholarships
- Requesting More DELUXE Bioretention Cells
- Requesting Navy’s old 47,000+Acre Bombing Range in OR be converted to National Security Data Center Zone instead of Utah/Hillsboro
- Requesting Micro-Nuclear Reactor from Navy Vessel for Data Center Power over Wind Turbine Ending Eagles & Solar Ending Elk/Bees.
INSPIRATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
This High School Student in Virginia, teenager Mia Heller, invented a filtration system harnessing the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine, Heller said,
“It was essentially just a container,” she says. Within the container was her filtration system, what she called a “spinning magnified vial.” …
“But if I could create a system that was able to basically clean itself and reuse material,” she explains, “the maintenance needs could go down by a lot.”
CLEAN WATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Very inspirational, and we’d like to propose the creation of a Data Center Clean Water Initiative Nationwide with AI leaders backing it, in the form of Scholarships and a serious Bioretention Cell program nationwide.
OREGON 1st GROUND WATER EMERGENCY
Below is a current photo from Oregon, to show you what is not currently working, and the lack of care up until this point has been exacerbating conditions to create Oregon 1st ever Ground Water Emergency.
DELUXE BIORETENTION CELLS
Bioretention cells are currently in use throughout the USA, and they show true promise for sustainable clean water solutions. We know they work, the science proves it, and more recent advancements have been made which could be utilized to increase results. Plus, we’ve personally made smaller versions for parking lots, and they’re a relatively easy concept to grasp/implement.
Let’s do more of what works on a grand scale to match our need for Data supremacy. Simple.
From my research, I also found that inverted bioretention cells with a mycelium layer as part of a larger natural multistage water filtration ecosystem have a potential for higher-nitrate removal.
MY REQUEST FOR $55M
Please create the Clean Water Dream Team for Data Centers and pledge your dedication to future of humanity with a small donation of $10M each (Mr. Wonderful, AWS, Musk, Meta, Google) with $5M Federal Support for the administration of creating true sustainable educational collateral for students/public/institutions without agenda, based on the findings and facts with proven cost-effective methods that we know work. Simple “Be All You Can Be” edu branding will also gain more great minds to the winning Team USA at the same time.
With renewed National focus on Sustainable Solutions that complement National Security concerns, we believe common ground can be found in more than one area.
Previous leadership has lacked true vision, we believe the AI Leaders of today have the ability to correct the course with slight transparent adjustments for the betterment of mankind.
Let’s make more deluxe Bioretention Cells and fund more young inventors with clean water projects. We have the opportunity to be leaders of men, as you are. I may not have the funding to make it happen, but the power of the pen is still mighty and true.
Be the Mr. Wonderful we love from Shark Tank who makes smart decisive decisions, and help US clean America’s Water for tomorrow while protecting National Security interests today. They are one and the same.
Thank you.
WILD CARD PROPOSAL
Oregon has 47,393.03 acres that’s barely used, at the Navy’s Bombing Range in Morrow County, neatly situated away from people in a Data Center “Friendly” area in the heart of ample/future power supply.
Mr. Wonderful, please move your Utah Data Center to Oregon and bless the Pacific Northwest with the funding bounty along with the added reassurance with the Bioretention Cell Initiative for clean water, and assist in slowing further Data Center expansion in Hillsboro by raising the proverbial bar for location selection followed by potential positive policy shift, leading the way with Bioretention cells for clean water.
All cards on the table, I want about half to move their locations and those who remain should build the most deluxe bioretention cell system the world has ever seen.
Hillsboro is prime farmland, and the Navy’s Bombing Range is not. In addition, the existing usage lends itself to possible testing, and possible micro-nuclear power alternatives that may require military clearance (like Aircraft Carrier / Sub Powerplants > over less-reliable Solar).
Hillsboro is where one of Oregon’s famous Wine Valley sections begins, and 1,700 acres is nothing next to 47,000+ acres, so it shows promise in that regard for size and power if not selected by Mr. Wonderful. We would need the world’s nicest Bioretention cell in Hillsboro to protect the water supply, if they keep adding Data Centers at the current rate. Nevertheless, the people are still sharing the energy costs, whereas proven micro-nuclear power alternatives will not strain existing resources.
Seeing the current events transpire in Utah, and after experiencing our own leadership in Oregon withholding information, we’d like to go around the descent, and go straight to the source of the information for transparency’s sake so Oregonians do not end up with heels dug in losing land at a townhall meeting with questionable results. Let’s face this together.
We’d like to take this head on, like men, with transparency and proven cost-effective solutions that we know work. Deluxe Bioretention Cells. Please support my efforts and make the calls if you agree.
CONCLUSION
People are worried about the water, and their land, let’s take care of both concerns head on no matter what the outcome. Utah is an example of “the times” changing faster than policy. We have the power to change said policy for good so we’re not left out of the conversation. I like the sound of that.
Let’s agree to make transparent policy with more realistic outcomes. Local leaders in Oregon have not been truthful with the people, and I am sure the people of Utah feel the same.
We are asking the AI Leaders of America to stand for clean water. You are the leaders of today and we trust you to make the right decisions for the next leaders of tomorrow.
Please approve $55M ($10M/each +$5M/Federal) for Deluxe Bioretention Cells and Clean Water Scholarships, and we will cheer!
Please repurpose the old Navy Bombing Range for more current pressing needs such as a National Security Data Center with micro-nuclear power over Wind/Solar.
Please encourage industry partners in Hillsboro to consider alternate locations, and raise development expectations to include ample Deluxe Bioretention Cells.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to cheering for you upon making the smart decision.
HAIL MARY TO MY SIS AT THE PENTAGON
After watching nearly an entire town in Utah fail to stop advancements, we’re pulling out all the stops because I see the possibility of that sort of thing happening in an Oregon townhall meeting in the future. Time to call for backup.
Hello my amazing wonderful sister Julie who I have not spoken to this year, how are you? I am going to need your help for the hometown Win in Oregon “Sandy Pioneer” style, by helping me publicly advocate for more clean micro-nuclear power technology implementation utilizing the latest advancements.
We know it works. It’s both safe and effective, especially compared to the land and resource cost of Industrial Solar. Furthermore, the Wind Turbine lie that Obama sold was bundled with a hidden Bald Eagle death certificate by the dozen, and no one knew that but the Obama admin who signed off on it. What say you to helping me end this madness?
I’m not sure what your job title is, or what you actually do, or where you work persay, but I know it’s cool, mysterious, and boring AF jk fr fr lol. Plus, everyone knows you do smart stuff, and we need more support here in Oregon.
So Jewels, Dr. Lockwood, help your little bro out and save the planet starting with Oregon via all new micro-nuclear plant from an aircraft carrier or submarine to power a new National Security Data Center NOT on Prime Farmland located at the Navy’s old bombing zone. Great viable location. Plus, you can lock it down for security and prove the concept while furthering National Security at the same time. Please make the calls.
Thanks sis, we don’t need anymore silly unreliable industrial solar ending Elk habitat and Oregon Bees. Plus, the Wind Turbines really do end the Bald Eagles. No one knew that except Obama and his admin. Time to fix the mistakes from the previous admin if you ask me.
We need more power Julie, sustainable power. Maybe your hubby can sail an old submarine up the Columbia so we can repurpose it’s reactor? What do you think? Let me know and thanks in advance sis.
New York State Ending Bald Eagles and more on: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrafasulo/
It’s true…Obama knew:
FINAL THOUGHT = LET’S WIN THIS
AI is here whether we like it or not, and the National Security aspects are very real. I support AI for National Security, and I see the fine lines that can be easily crossed, historically, and we’ll get there. However, that is one of my points, let’s take this head to gain transparency because we can in fact see this one coming with Utah as example, and it’s here.
There’s even “AI Leadership is National Security” petitions floating around, and I’d support it were it to include a water purification mission statement to make more sustainable Data solutions. Win, Win, Win, Win.
Win for the people. Win for the planet. Win for the industry, and a Win for National Security. Beautiful if you ask me. Let’s start by adding my Clean Water Initiative concept and go mirco from there. Let me know what you think.
Thank you.
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BIORETENTION CELLS NOTES – DELUXE EDITION
Stepping up now can mitigate potential disaster into a somewhat manageable reality where we survive drinking clean water. Change is coming whether we like it or not though, so get on board with my all new Deluxe Inverted Bioretention Cell concept.
As AI technology advances, it has become clear that WE THE PEOPLE need to make serious advancement in the water purification department as well. I want to be clear that I am not an expert in this field, however, I have made them, just not at this scale.
Let’s take a look at a few of my notes. These are not completed, however, I truly feel we need to get the ball rolling NOW and all help is appreciated.
This is not the end all solution by any means, but it a GREAT place to start seeing how we know they work extremely well and they can be completed with cost effective planning when done correctly. If combined with other advancements, we may even see better results than expected.
What is a Bioretention cell? Bioretention cells are shallow landscaped depressions designed to capture, treat, and infiltrate storm water runoff. They are commonly used for cleaning water from surfaces like parking lots and rooftops.
By using specially engineered soil, mulch, and native plants, these Bioretention cell systems filter pollutants (such as heavy metals and microplastics), reduce runoff temperatures, and recharge groundwater.
MUSHROOM MYCELIUM CLEAN WATER
Did you know that Mushroom/Mycelium is one of the best all natural water filters in the world? Yep! Did you also know the Largest Mushrooms in the World is right under your feet here in Oregon? Yep!
PNW NITRATE SPONGE PLANTS
Several plants commonly found in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) are highly effective at consuming nitrates from water and soil. Key choices include fast-growing aquatic plants for water filtration and robust cover crops for soil remediation.
These plants are excellent for nutrient export in ponds or aquariums, particularly during the growing season in the PNW:
Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum): A, fast-growing, submerged plant that “sucks up” nitrates rapidly.
Watercress (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum): Highly effective at removing nitrogen, it grows well in cool, running water or pond margins.
Duckweed (Lemna minor): A very fast-growing floating plant with a high capacity for nitrogen uptake.
Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes): A floating plant that can significantly reduce nitrogen levels (up to 83% in some studies).
Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides): A fast-growing plant that can be submerged or float, acting as a “nitrate sponge”.
Water Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium): A native, hardy plant effective at treating pond water.
Arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.): Often used in floating wetlands to improve water quality in stormwater retention.
Aquatic & Pond Plants (High Nitrate Consumption)
Inverted shows a higher rate of removal. Plus, I see a possible opportunity for a Mycelium layer via buried mushroom starter logs.
INVERTED BIORETENTION CELLS SHOW PROMISING RESULTS
Inverted Bioretention systems are widely used in sponge city to reduce the pollution caused by urban stormwater. However, limited nitrogen removal is observed in conventional bioretention systems due to the low nitrate elimination efficiency.
Imagine an inverted bioretention system developed by setting a gravel layer above a soil layer, with an anoxic zone formed to enhance biological denitrification.
Inverted biological retention system, with the soil placed on the bottom, allows runoff to be stored on the gravel layer above, and drains slowly.
The retained water hinders the absorption of oxygen, establishing an anoxic zone with suitable redox potential for microbial denitrification in the soil. Hsieh et al. (2007) and Lin et al. (2019) noted efficient removal of ammonium (68 ± 16%) in pilot-scale inverted bioretention studies but also nitrate export (54 ± 22% greater than input) was demonstrated. Bioretention with a soil layer at the bottom draining slowly could promote nitrification/denitrification process.
The variables investigated included bioretention configurations, hydraulic loading rate and inundation time.
The results indicated that, in inverted bioretention systems the water detention time was increased 110.2‐–139.5%, and the hydraulic retention time was increased by 3.0–6.6 h.
The total runoff reduction rate and the runoff peak reduction rate of the inverted bioretention system was higher than the conventional bioretention system by 11.8–29.4% and 30.4–62.7% respectively.
Using inverted bioretention system, 72.9–100% of the NO3−-N was removed as compared with −126.6-46.1% by the conventional bioretention system.
Significant correlation between the effluent concentration of NO3−-N and the inundation time was observed. When the inundation time was prolonged to 24 h, good performance on nitrate removal was exhibited in both conventional and inverted bioretentions.
STAGE NOTES:
Cell Stage 1 one would look like a giant gravel parking lot with some half buried logs for the mycelium. App. 2-4 acres to absorb 1 million gallons.
Cell Stage 2 two is about 0.5 acre that’s much deeper, loaded with plants, and will flow through lazy river with sand areas and marshlands that flows to cell 3
Cell Stage 3 Cell is about 1 acre that’s half as deep, loaded with more plants, and might flow through a lazy river style water feature with sand areas and marshlands that flows to the final stage that will be a pretty lake environment or sent to irrigation.
It might almost look like a Rice Patty Field when the diff. Cell Stages are all filled up. We may need a pre-cooling radiator to cool the water/sludge first pending how hot it comes out and that varies depending on what they’re doing…anyway, I have a solution in mind for that too.
P.s.
Oregon has the largest mushroom in the world, and the Deluxe Bioretention Cell will look like an overgrown gravel parking lot with Mushroom logs next to marshlands type area with a lazy river sand filter between cells 2, 3, 4 on the way out to irrigation or for them to reuse.
