Water Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
89(1), С. 89 - 115
Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2023
Abstract
Sewer
sediments
contain
various
hazardous
compounds,
leading
to
significant
pollution
risks
when
combined
sewer
overflows
(CSOs)
occur
without
appropriate
controls.
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
issues
associated
with
particles
in
sewers,
specifically
focusing
on
non-negligible
contribution
particulate
matter
CSOs,
which
leads
urban
rivers.
Therefore,
sources
their
contributions
overflow
particles,
and
specific
areas
concern
it
comes
managing
during
particle
transportation
are
outlined.
Overall,
carefully
considering
goal
avoiding
sedimentation
drainage
system
design
is
most
effective
prevention
control
method
for
pipeline
sediment,
where
minimum
velocity
shear
stress
core
parameters.
The
establishment
flexible
adaptive
simulation
pipelines
requires
reliable
erosion,
development
sediment
facilities
strong
adaptability,
evaluation
economic
environmental
benefits.
With
ongoing
enhancement
urbanization
developing
countries,
such
studies
will
have
more
practical
significance.
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
54(18), С. 1340 - 1363
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Triclosan
(TCS)
is
an
anti-microbial
widely
used
in
personal
care
and
medical
antibacterial
products.
Despite
the
widespread
occurrence
of
TCS
municipal
sewage
sludge,
understanding
toward
fate
within
treatment
environmental
risks
eventual
land
application
still
limited.
This
review
summarizes
loads
transfer
mechanisms
process,
sludge
management
application,
its
potential
impacts.
from
to
mainly
occurs
primary
sedimentation
representing
2.50
4.58
times
more
compared
secondary
process.
facilitated
through
adsorption
because
presence
humic
acid-like
protein-like
substances
sludge.
Both
anaerobic
digestion
aerobic
composting
contribute
degradation
with
being
effective,
exhibiting
rates
1.04–2.87
higher
than
those
observed
digestion.
After
majorly
dissipates
soil
biodegradation
by
fungi
bacteria,
potentially
posing
risks,
such
as
inhibiting
seedling
growth
plant
species.
Additionally,
TCS,
coupled
formation
subsequent
MeTCS,
observed,
MeTCS
a
half-life
greater
toxicity
parent
compound
(TCS).
Overall,
this
research
offers
vital
insights
enhance
TCS's
migration
processes
soil.
It
also
provides
guidance
protection
sustainable
resource
management.
Water Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
262, С. 122098 - 122098
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
While
existing
studies
on
sewer
networks
have
explored
topics
such
as
surface
water
inflow,
limited
research
has
delved
into
groundwater
infiltration
(GWI).
This
study
aims
to
fill
this
void
by
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
of
quantitative
analyses
GWI
in
plus
current
status,
limitations
and
future
perspectives,
considering
the
most
relevant
peer-reviewed
research,
including
83
studies.
We
propose
dividing
two
main
groups:
(1)
phreatic
zone,
(2)
vadose
zone.
Most
focused
latter,
mainly
Rainfall-Derived
Inflow
Infiltration
(RDII),
inflow
GWI.
The
ratio
each
is
not
frequently
separated;
otherwise,
there
may
be
some
assumptions,
e.g.
dry
weather
assuming
zero
inflow.
also
divided
employed
approaches
different
categories
from
physically-based
numerical
models,
simpler
ones,
budget
analysis.
In
fact,
combination
applied
find
intricate
characteristics
'urban
groundwater'
or
karst.'
findings
revealed
heightened
vulnerability
GWI,
due
climate
change
(CC)
its
associated
repercussions,
sea
level
rise
(SLR),
making
coastal
cities
vulnerable
regions.
criticality
pre-emptive
measures
monitoring
networks,
especially
near
coastline,
emphasised
ensure
resilience
adaptability
context
amid
potential
impacts
CC.
However,
practices
lack
widespread
evidence
for
spatiotemporal
analysis
quantity.
Environmental Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024
Abstract
Water
Infrastructure
(WI)
is
one
of
the
most
important
sectors
Critical
(CI);
it
encompasses
drinking
water,
wastewater,
and
stormwater.
The
WI
vulnerable
to
effects
Climate
Change
(CC)
that
can
disrupt
its
functionality;
thus,
needs
be
adapted
CC,
especially
in
Mediterranean
region,
where
these
are
expected
intensify
during
twenty-first
century.
For
this
adaptation
a
Risk
Vulnerability
Assessment
(CRVA)
required
development
identify
climate
hazards
recommend
measures
for
hazards.
In
present
work,
CRVA
methodology
developed
presented
based
on
literature
survey
relevant
European
Commission
guidelines;
structured
around
five
key
steps:
(1)
Description
WI,
(2)
change
assessment,
(3)
(4)
(5)
measures.
application
illustrated
indicatively
wastewater
system
Greece
which
preliminary
estimations
performed,
results
discussed,
conclusions
drawn.
proposed
modified
other
CI;
moreover,
valuable
resource
academic
curricula
ongoing
research
initiatives.
Resources Conservation and Recycling,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
204, С. 107496 - 107496
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Sludge,
as
a
sustainable
energy
source
and
pollutant
matrix,
necessitates
effective
management.
The
environmental,
economic
impacts
of
sludge
management
practices
in
Australia
remained
unknown.
Furthermore,
lignosulfonate
addition
was
recently
reported
promising
approach
to
enhance
the
production
from
sludge,
benefits
which
on
have
not
been
explored.
Life
cycle
assessment
four
scenarios:
two
traditional
(A:
land
application
digested
B:
composting
before
application)
innovative
(A
B
with
during
digestion
process
-
C
D)
conducted.
Traditional
scenario
A
outperformed
B,
2.24-fold
reduction
environmental
footprints,
16.28-fold
higher
recovery,
reduced
expenditure
reaching
$78.23/t
dry
(DS).
Scenario
demonstrated
superior
results
1.26-fold
decrease
1.51-fold
more
recovery
than
A,
shift
$5.36/t
DS.
Sensitivity
analysis
revealed
sensitive
sludge's
total
volatile
solids
content,
highlighting
importance
optimization
for
best
performance.
These
findings
guide
environmentally
economically
viable
management,
emphasizing
efficient
recovery.
Climate
change
poses
challenges
to
infrastructure
resilience
in
Southeast
Asia's
flood-prone
regions.
This
study
identifies
and
evaluates
strategies
for
enhancing
through
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
Singapore,
Malaysia,
Thailand,
Indonesia.
Using
a
mixed-method
approach,
we
analyzed
the
case
studies
conducted
quantitative
assessments
of
flood
mitigation
efforts.
Data
were
collected
(2021–2024)
site
visits,
interviews
with
key
stakeholders,
analysis
historical
performance
data.
involved
statistical
methods
assessing
their
effectiveness
comparative
analyses
across
them.
Singapore
reduced
areas
by
30%
using
integrated
WWTP
technologies
drainage
systems,
while
Malaysia
developed
resilient
networks
WWTPs
designed
withstand
extreme
weather,
preventing
85%
contamination
cases.
Thailand
combined
green
blue
WWTPs,
decreasing
vulnerability
25%.
Indonesia
invested
decentralized
urban
areas,
increasing
40%.
Nature-based
solutions,
such
as
ecological
restoration,
reduce
flooding
impacts
20%.
The
implications
policymakers
practitioners
include
need
integrate
advanced
nature-based
solutions
bolster
mitigate
risks.
offers
insights
into
developing
effective
climate
adaptation
flood-vulnerable
regions,
emphasizing
critical
role
resilience.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(24), С. 11721 - 11721
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
extreme
weather
conditions
on
performance
a
wastewater
treatment
plant
(WWTP)
in
Como,
Italy,
terms
influent
(inf)
and
effluent
(eff)
quality
parameters.
During
winter
(October–December),
average
temperature
was
8.76
°C
±
11.43
°C,
with
7.01
mm
rainfall,
while
summer
(May–September)
averaged
23.24
6.2
5.2
rainfall.
Despite
seasonal
variations,
pH
levels
remained
consistent.
Phosphorus
removal
by
WWTP
efficient,
averaging
4.16
5.53
mg/L,
0.33
1.06
3.53
2.9
0.31
0.75
mg/L.
The
COD
BOD5
showed
trends,
higher
winter-influent
(450.43
560.56
mg/L)
than
(410.96
302
mg/L).
These
values
may
be
due
to
lower
biological
activity
at
cooler
temperatures,
affecting
efficiency
organic
matter
breakdown
treatment.
BOD
249.57
220.42
being
2.95
2.04
214.44
345.5
mg/L
3.01
7.5
TSSs
Total-N
similar
patterns,
there
slight
decreases
during
warmer
months.
Although
microplastic
pollution
not
directly
analyzed
this
study,
plants
play
crucial
role
mitigating
contamination.
rainfall
influencing
phosphorus
load
concentrations,
studied
maintained
over
90%
pollutant
efficiency,
demonstrating
resilience
compliance
regulatory
standards.
WWTP’s
consistent
reductions
highlight
its
robust
amid
climate
variations
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(4), С. 1478 - 1478
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Phosphorus’
availability
and
pricing
is
critical
for
the
entire
food
system.
Transformative
phosphorus
governance
required
to
reduce
European
Union’s
fertiliser
vulnerability.
At
same
time,
EU’s
approach
constrained
by
multiple
problem
definitions
missing
salient
framings
that
could
make
recovery
a
priority
of
decision-making
agenda.
The
article
addresses
this
policy
gap
gathering
discussing
different
institutional
stakeholder
inform
transition
transformed
governance.
We
combine
triangulated
methods
(framing
as
an
analytical
heuristic,
semi-structured
expert
interviews,
document
analysis,
conference
observations)
with
Kingdon’s
three
streams
agenda-setting
conceptual
framework
identify
alternative
intersectoral
sustainability.
Our
findings
suggest
window
opportunity
filled
Fertiliser
Affordability
Communication
supports
decarbonisation
pathway
fails
emphasise
potential
emergent
supporting
recovery.
analyse
these
new
their
elevation
on
agenda
opening
inauguration
Commission.
propose
five
alternatives
apply
powerful
spillover
implement
synchronous
commission’s
sectoral
priorities.
believe
extension
current
environmental
along
pathways
can
potentially
contribute
