Abstract.
Problems
of
water
system
integration
occur
when
a
model’s
boundaries
are
too
narrow
to
capture
interactions
and
feedbacks
across
the
cycle.
We
propose
that
integrated
systems
models
required
overcome
them,
necessary
understand
emergent
behaviour,
expand
model
boundaries,
evaluate
interventions,
ensure
simulations
reflect
stakeholder
goals.
present
Water
Systems
Integrated
Modelling
Framework
(WSIMOD)
software
as
one
such
approach
describe
its
theoretical
basis,
covering
node
arc
nature
simulations,
framework
enables
communication
between
elements,
orchestration
customise
interactions.
highlight
data
requirements
for
creating
potential
future
development
refinement.
WSIMOD
offers
flexible
powerful
represent
systems,
we
hope
it
will
encourage
further
research
application
into
using
towards
achieving
sustainable
resilient
management.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
343, P. 123225 - 123225
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
Europe's
ageing
wastewater
system
often
combines
domestic
sewage
with
surface
runoff
and
industrial
wastewaters.
To
reduce
the
associated
risk
of
overloading
treatment
works
during
storms,
to
prevent
backing-up
into
properties,
Combined
Sewer
Overflows
(CSOs)
are
designed
networks
release
excess
discharge
rivers
or
coastal
waters
without
treatment.
In
view
growing
regulatory
scrutiny
increasing
public
concern
about
their
excessive
frequencies
potential
impacts
on
environments
people,
there
is
a
need
better
understand
these
allow
prioritisation
cost-effective
solutions.We
review:
i)
chemical,
physical
biological
composition
CSOs
discharges;
ii)
spatio-temporal
variations
in
quantity,
quality
load
overflows
spilling
receiving
waters;
iii)
ecosystems
economies.
Despite
investigations
illustrating
frequency
CSOs,
data
spill
loading
pollutants
too
few
reach
representative
conclusions,
particularly
for
emerging
contaminants.
Studies
appraising
also
scarce,
especially
contexts
where
multiple
stressors
affecting
waters.
Given
costs
addressing
problems,
but
likely
long-term
gains
(e.g.
economic
stimulation
as
well
improvements
biodiversity,
ecosystem
services,
health
wellbeing),
we
highlight
here
bolster
evidence
gaps.
We
advocate
no-regrets
options
alleviate
CSO
problems
taking
consideration
costs,
carbon
neutrality,
benefit
community
well-being.
Besides
pragmatic,
risk-based
investment
by
utilities
local
authorities
modernise
systems,
include
more
systemic
thinking,
linking
policy
makers,
consumers,
regulators,
shift
from
issues
integrated
catchment
solutions
aim
reducing
contributions
drainage
water
consumption;
broader
societal
responsibilities
example
through
improved
regulation,
behavioural
changes
consumption
disposal
waste
networks,
greater
cost-sharing
use.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
260, P. 121952 - 121952
Published: June 16, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
a
global
public
health
threat,
and
the
environment
has
been
identified
as
an
important
reservoir
for
resistant
microorganisms
genes.
Storm
overflows
(SOs)
discharge
wastewater
stormwater,
are
found
throughout
many
networks.
While
there
no
data
currently
showing
impact
of
SOs
on
with
respect
to
AMR
in
UK,
small
but
growing
body
evidence
globally
highlighting
potential
role
environmental
AMR.
This
review
aims
provide
overview
current
state
SOs,
describe
investigating
AMR,
discuss
implications
regarding
human
health.
In
addition,
complexities
studying
effects
discussed
set
priority
research
questions
policy
interventions
tackle
potentially
emerging
threat
presented.
Ecological Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
193, P. 107008 - 107008
Published: May 28, 2023
Combined
sewer
overflows
(CSOs)
constitute
nowadays
a
major
environmental
concern,
representing
one
of
the
main
untreated
sources
pollution
for
receiving
water
bodies.
Additional,
in
recent
years,
frequency
and
intensity
CSOs
have
increased
due
to
growing
urbanisation
climate
change.
Although
there
is
no
single
effective
strategy,
most
promising
approaches
control
treatment
can
be
found
nature-based
solutions
(NBS),
such
as
constructed
wetlands
(CWs).
Despite
demonstrated
potential
CWs
treat
CSOs,
only
data
reported
literature
refer
CSO-CW
systems
located
along
sewerage
network.
This
research
represents,
best
our
knowledge,
first
monitoring
full-scale
designed
combined
overflow
upstream
WWTP
Carimate,
province
Como
(Italy).
The
system
multistage
CW,
composed
by
1st
vertical
subsurface
flow
(VF)
stage
(total
area
8500
m2)
2nd
free
surface
(FWS)
4500
m2).
observed
removal
rates
during
3
years
campaign
(mean
values
equal
83.2%,
64.6%,
63.8%
COD,
TP,
N-NH4+
respectively)
confirmed
efficiency
CW
all
investigated
parameters,
consistent
with
CSO-CWs
line
network,
despite
its
large
scale
different
hydraulic
characteristics.
Furthermore,
also
provides
additional
ecosystem
services
flood
mitigation
(average
CSO
interception
82%),
enhancement
biodiversity
low
operational
maintenance
cost.
Geoscientific model development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 4495 - 4513
Published: May 30, 2024
Abstract.
Problems
of
water
system
integration
occur
when
a
model's
boundaries
are
too
narrow
to
capture
interactions
and
feedbacks
across
the
terrestrial
cycle.
We
propose
that
integrated
systems
models
required
overcome
them
necessary
understand
emergent
behaviour,
expand
model
boundaries,
evaluate
interventions,
ensure
simulations
reflect
stakeholder
goals.
present
Water
Systems
Integrated
Modelling
framework
(WSIMOD)
software
as
one
such
approach
describe
its
theoretical
basis,
covering
node
arc
nature
simulations,
enables
communication
between
elements,
orchestration
customise
interactions.
highlight
data
requirements
for
creating
potential
future
development
refinement.
WSIMOD
offers
flexible
powerful
represent
systems,
we
hope
it
will
encourage
further
research
application
into
using
towards
achieving
sustainable
resilient
management.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
261, P. 122028 - 122028
Published: July 1, 2024
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
micro-
and
macro-plastics
present
in
water
can
support
a
diverse
microbial
community,
including
potential
human
pathogens
(e.g.,
bacteria,
viruses).
This
interaction
raises
important
concerns
surrounding
the
role
suitability
of
current
bathing
regulations
associated
pathogen
exposure
risk
within
beach
environments.
In
response
to
this,
we
critically
evaluated
available
on
plastic-pathogen
interactions
identified
major
gaps
knowledge.
review
highlighted
need
for
conceptual
shift
management
at
public
beaches
recognising:
(i)
interconnected
environmental
risks,
e.g.,
associations
between
compliance
parameters,
both
contemporary
legacy
plastic
pollution;
(ii)
an
appreciation
co-pollutants
waterside
users.
We
decision-making
framework
identify
options
manage
plastic-associated
risks
alongside
short-
longer-term
research
priorities.
advance
will
help
deliver
improvements
managing
risk,
acknowledging
is
not
limited
only
those
who
engage
water-based
activity.
argue
adopting
these
recommendations
create
integrated
approach
reducing
bathing,
recreational
Marine Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 106058 - 106058
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Shellfish
mariculture,
the
farming
of
marine
bivalve
shellfish,
is
a
highly
sustainable
form
food
production,
which
contributes
significantly
to
rural,
coastal
economies
England
and
Wales,
has
considerable
potential
for
growth.
To
unlock
this
potential,
we
explored
application
positive
tipping
points
(PTP)
framework
in
an
invited
stakeholder
workshop
comprising
key
policy
makers,
regulators,
industry
representatives
academic
researchers.
Stakeholders
mapped
environmental
socio-economic
factors
constraining
shellfish
mariculture
identified
opportunities
(leverage
points)
intervention.
The
focused
on
five
case
studies
from
southwest
addressing
constraints
industry,
including
"licencing",
"spatial
planning"
and/or
"classification"
sites
cultured
species.
These
presented
new
data
effectiveness
range
interventions:
i)
catchment
scale,
ii)
nature-based,
solutions
water
quality
management
Exe
estuary;
iii)
risk-based
methods
assuring
quality/safety
Camel
iv)
evidence
gathering
ecosystem
services
(habitat
provisioning)
by
Lyme
Bay
and,
v)
developments
licencing
Pacific
oysters
England.
highlighted
guidance,
innovative
tools
technology
aid
monitoring,
regulation
assurance
tradeable
beyond
production
(including
nutrient
regulation,
protection
habitat
provisioning).
other
interventions
stakeholders
product
diversification
market
development)
were
then
prioritised
sequenced
optimal
implementation.
Actions,
actors
enabling
conditions
using
PTP
realise
opportunities.
