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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.

Graphical abstract: Moving beyond silver in point-of-use drinking water pathogen control
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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.

Graphical abstract: Wastewater research and surveillance: an ethical exploration
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Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: Targeting current and future threats: recent methodological trends in environmental antimicrobial resistance research and their relationships to risk assessment
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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.

Graphical abstract: Plant-wide systems microbiology for the wastewater industry
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Open Access Frontier

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.

Graphical abstract: Urban stormwater capture for water supply: look out for persistent, mobile and toxic substances
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Open Access Frontier

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.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: the role of phage lifestyle in wastewater microbial community structures and functions: insights into diverse microbial environments
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Open Access Frontier

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.

Graphical abstract: The potential contribution of urine source separation to the SDG agenda – a review of the progress so far and future development options
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Open Access Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Mechanism of lithium ion selectivity through membranes: a brief review
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Open Access Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Quantitative sustainable design (QSD) for the prioritization of research, development, and deployment of technologies: a tutorial and review
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Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Next generation decentralized water systems: a water-energy-infrastructure-human nexus (WEIHN) approach
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Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Antibiotic resistance in urban stormwater: a review of the dissemination of resistance elements, their impact, and management opportunities
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Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents
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Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Resource recovery technologies as microbial risk barriers: towards safe use of excreta in agriculture based on hazard analysis and critical control point
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Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Addressing main challenges in the tertiary treatment of urban wastewater: are homogeneous photodriven AOPs the answer?
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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.

Graphical abstract: Macroscopic covalent organic framework architectures for water remediation
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Open Access Communication

Two weeks after the 2023 Maui wildfires: drinking water experiences and needs

To understand community impacts and needs after the August 2023 Maui wildfires, we conducted a rapid survey-based field investigation two weeks after the incident.

Graphical abstract: Two weeks after the 2023 Maui wildfires: drinking water experiences and needs
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Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Arsenic removal from Peruvian drinking water using milk protein nanofibril–carbon filters: a field study
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Open Access Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Standardizing data reporting in the research community to enhance the utility of open data for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance
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Open Access Paper

Does the number of cells of individual strains correlate with their contribution to the total substrate turnover within a microbial community?

In a synthetic binary culture, cell numbers derived by qPCR did not reflect the contribution of individual strains to the total substrate turnover.

Graphical abstract: Does the number of cells of individual strains correlate with their contribution to the total substrate turnover within a microbial community?
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Open Access Paper

Innovations in water desalination: enhancing air gap membrane distillation performance by the incorporation of clay nanoparticles into PVDF matrix membranes

Adding clay nanoparticles into PVDF MMMs enhances MD performance. Higher OMT loadings improve contact angle, LEP, and flux. Long-term operation shows no flux reduction. Humic acid foulant reduces clay membrane flux by 45% vs. 60% for commercial PVDF.

Graphical abstract: Innovations in water desalination: enhancing air gap membrane distillation performance by the incorporation of clay nanoparticles into PVDF matrix membranes
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Open Access Paper

Measuring heat transfer processes in gully pots for real-time estimation of accumulated sediment depths

The accumulation of sediments in stormwater systems negatively affects their functioning.

Graphical abstract: Measuring heat transfer processes in gully pots for real-time estimation of accumulated sediment depths
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Open Access Paper

DNA origami: thinking ‘outside the fold’ for direct integrity testing of membranes for virus removal in potable reuse applications

Increasing water scarcity and water quality impairment are drivers for broader implementation of potable reuse. To maximize the sustainability of these systems, it is important to address pathogen log reduction value (LRV) ‘gaps’.

Graphical abstract: DNA origami: thinking ‘outside the fold’ for direct integrity testing of membranes for virus removal in potable reuse applications
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Open Access Paper

Efficient and effective removal of toluene from aqueous solution using MIL-100(Fe)

The MIL-100(Fe) was used for toluene remediation through adsorption from water.

Graphical abstract: Efficient and effective removal of toluene from aqueous solution using MIL-100(Fe)
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Open Access Paper

Uranium rejection with nanofiltration membranes and the influence of environmentally relevant mono- and divalent cations at various pH

Major groundwater cations can influence the U(IV) rejection of membranes. Water chemistry modeling, membrane characterization, uranium rejection, and membrane selectivity are investigated, with results showing optimal treatment operation at pH 7.

Graphical abstract: Uranium rejection with nanofiltration membranes and the influence of environmentally relevant mono- and divalent cations at various pH
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Open Access Paper

Efficient visible-light-driven photocatalysis: simultaneous degradation of multiple pollutants with bismuth oxyhalide solid solutions

BiOCl0.9I0.1 and BiOBr0.9I0.1 solid solutions as promising efficient and robust photocatalysts for the concurrent and simultaneous removal of contaminants.

Graphical abstract: Efficient visible-light-driven photocatalysis: simultaneous degradation of multiple pollutants with bismuth oxyhalide solid solutions
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Removal rate constants are not necessarily constant: the case of organic micropollutant removal in wastewater treatment plants

Removal of organic micropollutants (OMP) in wastewater treatment plants is important to prevent environmental pollution. Removal rate constants are not necessarily constant and OMP concentration positively affects the removal of OMPs in most cases.

Graphical abstract: Removal rate constants are not necessarily constant: the case of organic micropollutant removal in wastewater treatment plants
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Open Access Paper

Molecular level seasonality of dissolved organic matter in freshwater and its impact on drinking water treatment

Improved characterization of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in source waters used for drinking water treatment is necessary to optimize treatment processes and obtain high drinking water quality.

Graphical abstract: Molecular level seasonality of dissolved organic matter in freshwater and its impact on drinking water treatment
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Open Access Paper

Multiple barriers for micropollutants in nutrient recovery from centrate – combining membrane bioreactor and electrodialysis

The removal of organic micropollutants, metals and metalloids was studied in an innovative two-stage system during nutrient recovery from centrate.

Graphical abstract: Multiple barriers for micropollutants in nutrient recovery from centrate – combining membrane bioreactor and electrodialysis
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Open Access Paper

Development of composite alginate bead media with encapsulated sorptive materials and microorganisms to bioaugment green stormwater infrastructure

A novel biologically active sorptive medium was developed to bioaugment green stormwater infrastructure and rapidly sorb trace organic contaminants with subsequent biodegradation to provide sustained runoff treatment.

Graphical abstract: Development of composite alginate bead media with encapsulated sorptive materials and microorganisms to bioaugment green stormwater infrastructure
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Open Access Paper

Unveiling the dye adsorption capability of Moringa oleifera functionalized hybrid porous MOF–GO composites: in vitro and in silico ecotoxicity assessment via antibacterial and molecular docking studies

Sustainable and eco-friendly MOF–GO functionalized composites demonstrated high adsorption capacity for dye removal from wastewater, offering an environmentally friendly solution.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling the dye adsorption capability of Moringa oleifera functionalized hybrid porous MOF–GO composites: in vitro and in silico ecotoxicity assessment via antibacterial and molecular docking studies
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Open Access Paper

Wastewater-based protocols for SARS-CoV-2: insights into virus concentration, extraction, and quantitation methods from two years of public health surveillance

A systematic analysis of widely used concentration, extraction and quantification methods, to identify which ones perform best for wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, PMMoV and BCoV. Accuracy, sensitivity, and throughput metrics were evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Wastewater-based protocols for SARS-CoV-2: insights into virus concentration, extraction, and quantitation methods from two years of public health surveillance
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Open Access Paper

Spatially distributed freshwater demand for electricity in Africa

Annual water withdrawal for the 2534 individual power plants covering Africa.

Graphical abstract: Spatially distributed freshwater demand for electricity in Africa
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Tracking performance and disturbance in decentralized wastewater treatment systems with fluorescence spectroscopy
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced data-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment plants using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Orange peel biochar/clay/titania composites: low cost, high performance, and easy-to-reuse photocatalysts for the degradation of tetracycline in water
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Mechanistic investigation of the photocatalytic activity of PEDOT for aqueous contaminant removal: the role of iron and hydroxyl radicals
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Quantifying drought-driven temperature impacts on ozone disinfection credit and bromate control
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Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from wastewater containing PF6via 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.

Graphical abstract: Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from wastewater containing PF6−via accelerated decomposition by Al3+ and chemical precipitation for hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries
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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.

Graphical abstract: Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Controlling saturation to improve per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) removal in biochar-amended stormwater bioretention systems
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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.

Graphical abstract: Towards non-contact pollution monitoring in sewers with hyperspectral imaging
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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.

Graphical abstract: The efficacy of Pb, As(v) and Sb(iii) removal by biochar is determined by solution chemistry
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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.

Graphical abstract: Emerging investigator series: optimisation of drinking water biofilm cell detachment and sample homogenisation methods for rapid quantification via flow cytometry
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Combining a daily temperature pattern analysis and a heat-pulse system to estimate sediment depths in sewer systems
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Identification and quantification of diffuse groundwater pollution in a mineralised watershed
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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.

Graphical abstract: Effects of carbon diversion to primary sludge production on thermal hydrolysis pretreatment-enhanced anaerobic digestion
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Reactions of hypobromous acid with dimethyl selenide, dimethyl diselenide and other organic selenium compounds: kinetics and product formation
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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.

Graphical abstract: Reaction of methionine with chlorine: kinetics, product formation, and potential use as a scavenger in chlorine dioxide-based systems
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Estimating impacts of LCRR's fifth-liter sampling and find-and-fix requirements on large water systems
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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).

Graphical abstract: Water recycling public toilets based on onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment
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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.

Graphical abstract: Particle and DBP removal efficiency and toxicity evaluation of polypropylene cotton filters in household drinking water purification systems
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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.

Graphical abstract: Source to tap investigation of natural organic matter in non-disinfected drinking water distribution systems
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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.

Graphical abstract: Characterization of microplastics in water bottled in different packaging by Raman spectroscopy
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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.

Graphical abstract: Science-based pathogen treatment requirements for direct potable reuse
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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.

Graphical abstract: Highly versatile and automated total ammonia nitrogen compact analyzer suitable for different types of water samples
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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.

Graphical abstract: A stochastic approach for assessing the chronic environmental risk generated by wet-weather events from integrated urban wastewater systems
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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.

Graphical abstract: The potential of near real-time monitoring of β-d-glucuronidase activity to establish effective warning systems in urban recreational waters
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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.

Graphical abstract: Concentration, distribution, and fractionation of metals in the filter material of 29 bioretention facilities: a field study
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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.

Graphical abstract: Metal distribution in first flush in highway runoff of one of the busiest motorway junctions in the UK
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Towards urban drainage sediment accumulation monitoring using temperature sensors
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Predicted aquatic exposure effects from a national urban stormwater study
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Influence of colloidal iron oxide and natural organic matter fouling on nanofiltration membrane performance: role of feed composition and membrane properties
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking the effect of Zn2+ on crystal structure, optical properties, and photocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) of Bi2WO6
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Optimization of indirect wastewater characterization: a hybrid approach based on decision trees, genetic algorithms and spectroscopy
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Impact of dissolved sulfide on a hybrid membrane bioreactor treating the effluent of a mainstream up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Reduction of haloacetonitrile-associated risk by adjustment of distribution system pH
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Hexavalent chromium waste removal via bioelectrochemical systems – a life cycle assessment perspective
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Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Trace elements in peat bog porewaters: indicators of dissolution of atmospheric dusts and aerosols from anthropogenic and natural sources
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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.

Graphical abstract: Flow cytometry for on-line microbial regrowth monitoring in a membrane filtration plant: pilot-scale case study for wastewater reuse
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