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Moving beyond silver in point-of-use drinking water pathogen control
Managing drinking water-associated pathogens that can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals is a persistent challenge, particularly for healthcare facilities where occupant exposures carry a substantial health risk.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1009-1018
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00564J
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Wastewater research and surveillance: an ethical exploration
This article provides an ethical exploration of wastewater research surveillance, incorporating insights from data ethics, public health ethics, research ethics, and environmental and water ethics.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2431-2438
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00127F
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Targeting current and future threats: recent methodological trends in environmental antimicrobial resistance research and their relationships to risk assessment
Recent research on antimicrobial resistance in the environment has emphasized targeted methods. Increased use of non-targeted methods is needed to determine how frequently novel resistance genes arise.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 1787-1802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00087C
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Plant-wide systems microbiology for the wastewater industry
Infiltrating systems microbiology concepts in the water industry requires the development of a language of love and shared endpoints in analytical bioscience and process engineering at the (waste)water line.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1687-1706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00231G
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Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
Urban stormwater is a source of persistent, mobile and toxic substances, however the risk for water resources is unknown.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3094-3102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00160A
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Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments
Harnessing phage for biological treatment is of growing interest, but an improved understanding of phage diversity, host range, lifestyle, molecular signaling, and genetic potential are needed for microbial community control.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1982-1991
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00755J
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The potential contribution of urine source separation to the SDG agenda – a review of the progress so far and future development options
Closing the human nutrient cycle with decentralized urine separation would help to achieve progress in food security and water protection – especially in poor countries. For this, radical innovation is needed along the whole sanitation value chain.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1161-1176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EW01064B
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Mechanism of lithium ion selectivity through membranes: a brief review
The ion transportation process through a membrane was divided into 3 sequential stages, where the ion selectivity could be determined by the ion charge, hydration energy, channel size and surface chemistry.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1305-1318
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00769C
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Quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for the prioritization of research, development, and deployment of technologies: a tutorial and review
This tutorial review synthesizes literature on sustainability analyses to introduce quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for technology research, development, and deployment.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2439-2465
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00431C
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Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach
This review highlights the pressing need for sustainable water management strategies within the water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus, and accentuates the critical roles of infrastructure and human engagement for sustainable water management.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2446-2471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00506B
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Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities
Traditional stormwater infrastructure facilitates the transport of antibiotic resistance genes while green stormwater infrastructure may capture the genes and promote horizontal gene transfer.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2188-2212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00356F
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Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents
This review article focuses on metal–organic framework (MOF) composites and the impact of mixing MOFs with other materials, such as polymers, carbon-based materials, and magnetic particles, to increase their performance to remove metals from water.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1305-1330
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00941B
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Resource recovery technologies as microbial risk barriers: towards safe use of excreta in agriculture based on hazard analysis and critical control point
Individual resource recovery processes are monitored as health risk barriers.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1008-1029
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00832G
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Addressing main challenges in the tertiary treatment of urban wastewater: are homogeneous photodriven AOPs the answer?
Homogeneous photodriven advanced oxidation processes (HP-AOPs) have been increasingly investigated in past years as a possible alternative solution to conventional tertiary treatment methods of urban wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2022,8, 2145-2169
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00146B
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Macroscopic covalent organic framework architectures for water remediation
This article has critically reviewed the story of macroscopic developments of COFs for water remediation. The various macroscopic COFs for removing toxic organic and inorganic pollutants have been systematically surveyed.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1895-1927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00408E
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Arsenic removal from Peruvian drinking water using milk protein nanofibril–carbon filters: a field study
A field study was carried out in Peru to remove arsenic from water in arsenic-contaminated regions using milk protein nanofibril filters. Results show that this technology can bring back water to drinking standard in both urban and rural settings.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 2223-2230
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00456E
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Standardizing data reporting in the research community to enhance the utility of open data for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance
We propose a minimum set of meta-information to accompany the reporting of SARS-CoV-2 occurrence in wastewater for improved data interpretation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2021,7, 1545-1551
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EW00235J
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Tracking performance and disturbance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems with fluorescence spectroscopy
Fluorescence spectroscopy holds promise as a rapid tracer of performance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) that may reduce the monitoring burden on communities.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1506-1516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00671A
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Enhanced data-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment plants using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are indispensable facilities that play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and supporting economic development by efficiently treating and managing wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1464-1480
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00829K
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Orange peel biochar/clay/titania composites: low cost, high performance, and easy-to-reuse photocatalysts for the degradation of tetracycline in water
New orange peel biochar/clay/titania nanocomposites (NCs) effectively degrade tetracycline under both UV and natural solar irradiation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1432-1450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00037D
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Mechanistic investigation of the photocatalytic activity of PEDOT for aqueous contaminant removal: the role of iron and hydroxyl radicals
Conducting polymers can be used as photocatalysts for aqueous contaminant remediation; however, if prepared using an iron source as an oxidant and/or dopant, they may suffer from leaching of iron during photocatalysis and misinterpretation of the results.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1256-1270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00910F
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Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control
Climate change and drought can lead to unprecedented changes in surface water temperature requiring utilities to examine their ozone system's disinfection capability while minimizing bromate production.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1195-1207
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EW00042K
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Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from wastewater containing PF6−via accelerated decomposition by Al3+ and chemical precipitation for hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries
During hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), one important challenge is the efficient treatment of wastewater containing LiPF6 used as a lithium salt in the LIBs.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1245-1255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00854A
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Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water
We describe a process for recycling scraps of graphene hollow fiber membranes into sorbent granules suitable for drinking water treatment.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1097-1107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00900A
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Controlling saturation to improve per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) removal in biochar-amended stormwater bioretention systems
When stormwater biofilters are not saturated, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) sorb to the air–water interface. The design of black carbon-amended stormwater biofilters for PFAS removal can be improved by preventing saturation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1233-1244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00767G
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Towards non-contact pollution monitoring in sewers with hyperspectral imaging
This laboratory proof-of-concept study demonstrates that a combination of hyperspectral imaging and data-based chemometric modelling is promising for fast, precise and real-time measurement of wastewater pollution.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 1160-1170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00541K
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The efficacy of Pb, As(V) and Sb(III) removal by biochar is determined by solution chemistry
A design of experiments approach was used to elucidate the combined effects of dissolved ions and particulate phases on the efficacy of biochar in metal and metalloid removal.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 912-921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00726J
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Emerging investigator series: optimisation of drinking water biofilm cell detachment and sample homogenisation methods for rapid quantification via flow cytometry
Establishing an optimized method to harvest and quantify cells of biofilms from drinking water systems.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 797-813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00553D
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Combining a daily temperature pattern analysis and a heat-pulse system to estimate sediment depths in sewer systems
Sediment depth estimations in sewer systems based on the monitoring of temperatures, thermal properties, and the analysis of heat transfer processes. Surrogate model development, laboratory validation and uncertainty analysis.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 922-935
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00825H
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Identification and quantification of diffuse groundwater pollution in a mineralised watershed
Locating and quantifying sources of metals in a mineralised catchment, using tracer injection and synoptic sampling.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 668-676
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00194F
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Effects of carbon diversion to primary sludge production on thermal hydrolysis pretreatment-enhanced anaerobic digestion
Solid mass flow through the WRRF (a) without primary settling, (b) with primary settling and a PS-to-WAS ratio of 1 : 1, and (c) with primary settling and a PS-to-WAS ratio of 3 : 1.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 677-687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00695F
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Reactions of hypobromous acid with dimethyl selenide, dimethyl diselenide and other organic selenium compounds: kinetics and product formation
We studied reactions between a variety of organic forms of the essential element selenium (Se) and the oxidant hypobromous acid (HOBr). The studied Se compounds, especially selenomethionine, had a high reactivity with HOBr.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 620-630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00787A
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Reaction of methionine with chlorine: kinetics, product formation, and potential use as a scavenger in chlorine dioxide-based systems
The present study investigates the reaction of methionine with free available chlorine (FAC) and estimates the usability of methionine as a selective scavenger for intrinsically formed FAC in chlorine dioxide (ClO2)-based reactions.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 457-466
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00216K
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Estimating impacts of LCRR's fifth-liter sampling and find-and-fix requirements on large water systems
This study demonstrates a data driven method for estimating fifth-liter water lead levels from first-liter water lead data.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 241-249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00631J
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Water recycling public toilets based on onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment
14-month performance study of an anaerobic bioreactor combined with electrochemical oxidation and integrated into a self-contained public bathroom under daily use in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu, India).
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 157-167
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00454F
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Particle and DBP removal efficiency and toxicity evaluation of polypropylene cotton filters in household drinking water purification systems
PCF could efficiently remove iron particles and DBPs to reduce toxicity risks.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 263-271
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00615H
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Source to tap investigation of natural organic matter in non-disinfected drinking water distribution systems
Characteristics of natural organic matter present in drinking water from an undisinfected system fed on groundwater were investigated by spectroscopic methods highlighting changes due to seasonality, treatment and water distribution.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024,10, 128-143
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00280B
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Characterization of microplastics in water bottled in different packaging by Raman spectroscopy
MPs were detected by Raman spectroscopy in bottled water from different packaging.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3391-3397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00197K
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Science-based pathogen treatment requirements for direct potable reuse
This study specifies science-based pathogen treatment requirements for direct potable reuse using high-quality monitoring data and probabilistic approaches to ensure consistent and reliable protection of public health.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3377-3390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00362K
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Highly versatile and automated total ammonia nitrogen compact analyzer suitable for different types of water samples
We present a versatile, robust, compact and automatic potentiometric analytical tool for in-field total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) monitoring in aqueous samples from different sources, with no sample pretreatment required.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3366-3376
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00348E
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A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems
Environmental chronic risk generated by wet-weather discharges compared to final effluent was stochastically assessed, also from a climate-change perspective, stressing their growing contribution for many (micro-)pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3174-3190
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00143A
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The potential of near real-time monitoring of β-D-glucuronidase activity to establish effective warning systems in urban recreational waters
The enzymatic activity of E. coli in urban surface waters gives a sharp but short response to contamination events.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3257-3268
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00141E
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Concentration, distribution, and fractionation of metals in the filter material of 29 bioretention facilities: a field study
To maintain function in biofilters over time and reduce risk for leakage of metals, regular maintenance, including replacement of top layer is recommended. However, consider metal fractionation when handling material.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3158-3173
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00823H
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Metal distribution in first flush in highway runoff of one of the busiest motorway junctions in the UK
We observed an unexpectedly high proportion of Fe2+dis in accumulated highway runoff, which could be attributed to local catchment characteristics.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3290-3301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00919F
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Towards urban drainage sediment accumulation monitoring using temperature sensors
An innovative technique based on temperature measurements promises to better understand and manage sediments in urban drainage systems.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3200-3212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00820C
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Predicted aquatic exposure effects from a national urban stormwater study
Episodic stormwater discharges expose aquatic ecosystems to extensive contaminant mixtures. Cumulative acute risks to multiple aquatic trophic levels are estimated based on contaminant mixtures documented in a US stormwater reconnaissance.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3191-3199
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00933A
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Influence of colloidal iron oxide and natural organic matter fouling on nanofiltration membrane performance: role of feed composition and membrane properties
Iron oxide colloids and natural organic matter in the presence of divalent cations cause irreversible fouling for commonly used drinking water nanofiltration membranes.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2942-2953
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00495C
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Unlocking the effect of Zn2+ on crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of Bi2WO6
The effect of Zn2+ on the crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic activity for degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances of Bi2WO6 was studied.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2866-2879
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00430A
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Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Legionella pneumophila was quantified during the COVID-19 pandemic in 26 buildings in three countries to identify factors that influenced positivity.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2847-2865
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00278K
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Optimization of indirect wastewater characterization: a hybrid approach based on decision trees, genetic algorithms and spectroscopy
The spectral response of wastewater samples allows, through the use of correlation models, to estimate the pollutant load of the samples in a simple, fast and economical way.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2990-3007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00410D
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Impact of dissolved sulfide on a hybrid membrane bioreactor treating the effluent of a mainstream up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket
The influence of dissolved sulfide on a hybrid membrane bioreactor (176 L) is assessed. The key finding is that sulfide did not hinder the MBR's denitrification potential but improved it.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2733-2744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00404J
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Reduction of haloacetonitrile-associated risk by adjustment of distribution system pH
We find that increasing distribution system pH is an effective method to reduce HAN-associated toxicity, although potential tradeoffs exist.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2725-2732
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00230F
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Hexavalent chromium waste removal via bioelectrochemical systems – a life cycle assessment perspective
First LCA study for assessing the environmental performance of BESs for metal recovery application.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2487-2500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00344B
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Trace elements in peat bog porewaters: indicators of dissolution of atmospheric dusts and aerosols from anthropogenic and natural sources
Trace elements in peat bog porewater: indicators of dissolution of atmospheric dusts and aerosols from anthropogenic & natural sources.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2401-2416
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00241A
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Flow cytometry for on-line microbial regrowth monitoring in a membrane filtration plant: pilot-scale case study for wastewater reuse
With the use of on-line flow cytometric fingerprinting, we confirmed that cell densities in a RO permeate were caused by bacterial regrowth in the piping, and that there was no problem with the integrity of the membrane and resulting water quality.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2128-2139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00921H
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Exposures and potential health implications of contaminant mixtures in linked source water, finished drinking water, and tapwater from public-supply drinking water systems in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, USA
Mixtures of contaminants are observed in public-supply drinking water. Frequent exceedances of human-health advisories indicate potential cumulative risk to vulnerable subpopulations and the continued need for broad chemical assessments in tapwater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1813-1828
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00066D
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Direct non-target analysis of dissolved organic matter and disinfection by-products in drinking water with nano-LC-FT-ICR-MS
Detection of DBPs directly from only 1 μL of drinking water provides novel and less biased insights of DBP formation and their chemical properties.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1729-1737
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00097D
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Selective elimination of enterovirus genotypes by activated sludge and chlorination
Enterovirus (EV) genotypes exhibit different susceptibilities to activated sludge and chlorination. The most persistent genotypes (CVB3, CVB5, E25 in this study) rather than bulk EV should be used as indicators of wastewater treatment success.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1620-1633
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00050H
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Low-irradiance inactivation kinetics of Escherichia coli during prolonged exposure to ultraviolet-C radiation
There is growing interest in using continuous, low-irradiance germicidal ultraviolet (UV) radiation to prevent bacterial attachment and growth on surfaces. However, inactivation kinetics at those low (μW cm−2) irradiance values are well understood.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1654-1662
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00886F
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Health risks due to intrusion into the drinking water distribution network: hydraulic modelling and quantitative microbial risk assessment
This work provides a valuable application of the QMRA framework in a real distribution network, using available data from the water supplier and validated with other readily available sources.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1701-1716
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00720G
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Selected pharmaceutical analysis in a wastewater treatment plant during COVID-19 infection waves in South Africa
Concentrations of pharmaceuticals (sulfamethoxazole, sulfamethoxazole hydroxylamine, prednisolone and ivermectin) showed good correlation with the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1566-1576
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00059A
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Detection of domestic-use chemicals in urban storm drains during dry days in a separated sewer area
The decrepitude of infrastructures currently threatens developed countries, including Japan.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1342-1353
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00736C
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Stay in the loop: lessons learned about the microbial water quality in pipe loops transitioned from conventional to direct potable reuse water
A transition from a conventional drinking water system to direct potable reuse was simulated in pilot-scale pipe loops. To our knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the microbial impacts of the transition to treated water augmentation.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1436-1454
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00858K
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Effectiveness of passive sampling for the detection and genetic characterization of human viruses in wastewater
Wastewater-based epidemiology is a promising tool to anticipate potential viral outbreaks not only at city-scale but also at precincts-scale or even buildings.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1195-1204
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00867J
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Amino acid-driven adsorption of emerging contaminants in water by modified graphene oxide nanosheets
Amino acid modified graphene nanosheets adsorb emerging contaminants from tap water outperforming unmodified precursors and activated carbon for carbamazepine, bisphenol A and benzophenone 4. Structure–adsorption relationships are unraveled.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1030-1040
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00871H
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Simulating long term discolouration behaviour in large diameter trunk mains
Tracking accumulation and mobilisation behaviour of pipe wall material layers shows the Variable Condition Discolouration Model (VCDM) capable of simulating long term hydraulic induced discolouration behaviour in drinking water distribution systems.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 756-771
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00855F
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Exploring potential dual-stage attention based recurrent neural network machine learning application for dosage prediction in intelligent municipal management
This study explores the potential of sustainable and precise management based on machine learning in real-world urban engineering applications.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 890-899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00560C
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Functionalised polymeric materials for the removal of arsenate from contaminated water
Polymeric beads functionalised with a chemical receptor show they can remove arsenate from contaminated water to levels below 5 ppb (well below the WHO guideline value of 10 ppb).
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 772-780
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00917J
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Evaluating the use of chemically modified clinoptilolite zeolite for the simultaneous recovery of ammonium and phosphate from blackwater
Clinoptilolite zeolite was chemically modified with sodium, calcium, or magnesium to comparatively study the physical recovery of ammonium and phosphates from simulated blackwater.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 818-832
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00753C
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Congo red protects bacteriophages against UV irradiation and allows for the simultaneous use of phages and UV for membrane sterilization
Congo red dye protects bacteriophages from the adverse effects of UV radiation, allowing for simultaneous membrane surface cleaning from biofoundries.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 696-706
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00913G
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