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Optimizing reservoir operation incorporating ecological demand and stability requirement Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Jun Qiu, Cang Ma, Hong‐Ru Wang, Hou‐Jun Li, Fang‐Fang Li
The construction and operation of large‐scale reservoirs alter the natural river flow regimes and destroy the original suitable reproduction and living conditions of aquatic organisms. Especially during the spawning season, the fluctuating water flow process is particularly important for fish reproduction. A bi‐objective optimization model considering both the environmental flow demand for fish spawning
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Development of an analytical solution for optimum design of RWH systems—A case study in Guangzhou Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Chen Shiguang, Sun Hongwei, Chen Xuebin
The implementation of rainwater harvesting (RWH) has emerged as a key strategy to cope with the water crisis in urban areas. However, the required design parameters of the RWH system in different buildings vary widely because of the differences in architectural characteristics. In this paper, the relationships between the building characteristics parameters and the optimal tank (Tc) capacity are investigated
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Research and application of neural network‐based intelligent water‐saving systems Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Dan Wu
Capitalizing on the swift evolution of big data and information technology, conventional water‐saving endeavours have been revamped into ‘smart water‐saving’. This paradigm shift leverages cutting‐edge technologies like neural networks, the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced sensor systems. These components seamlessly integrate with network infrastructure, mobile systems and sophisticated water‐saving
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-08
No abstract is available for this article.
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The rainstorm influence on ecological restoration: A novel response ecological model for an urban shallow lake Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Zhiqiang Yan, Luming Wu, Fenghui Lu, Jingwen Huang, Qingwu Long
Environmental processes in cities and suburbs are significantly impacted by climate change. The development of reliable ecological models may successfully direct agricultural activities. Numerous models have been put forth as of late; however, because to the complexity of environmental microorganisms, their use in complex systems is still restricted. For a better understanding of the ecological restoration
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Quantifying the impact of urbanization on wet deposition over Xiong'an New Area in northern China Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Wei Wang, Min Wan, Ming Li, Ciren Mima, Tao Wang, Haozhong Zhong
Xiong'an New Area (XNA) in China is undergoing rapid urbanization due to economic development and population growth. However, the urbanization process can significantly impact the local environment. This study applied a combined method of Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) and empirical calculations to quantitatively identify changes in precipitation and wet deposition over XNA and its internal
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Water resources sustainability assessment in the Vietnamese Srepok River Basin Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Bui Thi Nuong, Stephen Darby, Nguyen Thuy Chung, Bui Du Duong, Vu Quynh Trang
This study proposes a sustainability assessment framework for managing the water resources of the Vietnamese portion of the Srepok River Basin (VSRB). A sustainability hierarchy was developed using five, ten, seven and five sustainability indicators to characterize economic, environmental, social and management dimensions of the basin's water resources. Reliable weights for each of these sustainability
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Performance assessment and indicators for agricultural water management—A review Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Muhammad Tajuri Ahmad, Naim Haie, José Manuel Gonçalves, José Pinho, Haw Yen, Mahadi Lawan Yakubu, Murtala Uba Mohammed, Aiuba Suleimana
The complexity of irrigation systems and the need to adapt them to uncertainties requires developing approaches to synthesize their performances. This paper reviews performance assessment and indicators for agricultural water systems. It is aimed at finding various methods and indices used for irrigation performance assessment and standard classes for their characterization. The global application
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The degradation of a nonylphenol isomer in water and soil of typical sewage irrigation area in China Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Min Liu, Liangyuan Zhao, Wei Deng, Caixiang Zhang, Xiaoping Liao, Huawei Huang, Cheng Han, Yuan Hu, Mengmeng Wu
Nonylphenols (NPs), one of the known endocrine disrupting organic pollutants, had received full attention for their estrogenic potency and ubiquitous distribution in the environment. Due to its chemical properties and compositions of technical nonylphenols (tNPs), which was persistent and soil environments for a long time and affect the ecosystem vigorously, degradation behaviour of a nonylphenol isomer
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Analysis of energy return on investment of dry anaerobic digestion for low water alperujo with oxidative, thermal and alkaline pretreatments Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Rocio M. Gil, Maria Carla Groff, Benjamín Kuchen, Daiana G. Gil, Maria Cecilia Fernández, Fabio Vazquez
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Acidification and alkali precipitation for phosphorus recovery from municipal digested sludge Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 İsmail Yigit Seckin, Mahmut Altiner, Birol Kayranli, Turan Yilmaz
Municipal digested sludge (MDS) has considerable phosphorus content that is between 1% and 15% in dry matter and it is a potential source for phosphorus recovery. A high amount of MDS is generated from sewage treatment plants in large cities and has many environmental concerns with its organic and inorganic constituents. In this study, phosphorus was recovered by precipitation with Ca(OH)2 and NaOH
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Establishment and application of rural domestic sewage treatment evaluation system based on analytic hierarchy process Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Peng Chen, Zhiyuan Yu, Youhua Deng, Shanghui Li, Dongfeng Zhu, Tao Zhang, Dong Xu
Although numerous rural domestic sewage treatment facilities are constructed with the aim of improving the rural environment, the actual treatment effect is still difficult to evaluate. In this study, an evaluation system of rural domestic sewage treatment was established based on the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model and a county in Zhejiang Province was selected as an example for empirical analysis
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The different approaches to chemical phosphorus removal across the UK wastewater industry Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 O. Hernandez-Ramirez, A. Thompson
Water companies in the United Kingdom are currently facing unprecedented tightening of phosphorus discharge consents, which will only become stricter in the near future. Historically, the most widely applied method of phosphorus removal has been chemical precipitation through the addition of iron or aluminium salts. Although more sustainable options, such as biological processes, are already being
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Kuwait household water demand in 2050: Spatial microsimulation and impact appraisal Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Hamad J. Alazmi, Gordon Mitchell, Mark A. Trigg
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Enhancing microbial fuel cell performance: A study on carbon cloth/TiO2 and carbon cloth/CuO electrodes Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Mojdeh Lotfi, Habibollah Younesi, Bita Roshanravan, Nader Bahramifar, Maxime Pontié, Mehri Shabani, Meisam Tabatabaei, Maryam Nazerifar
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-12
No abstract is available for this article.
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Assessment of novel hybrid treatment wetlands as nature-based solutions for pharmaceutical industry wastewater treatment Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Othman Al-Mashaqbeh, Layal Alsalhi, Lana Salaymeh, Tao Lyu
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-12
No abstract is available for this article.
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Spatio-temporal analysis of trends in annual maximum rainfall in the North-West of Algeria: Comparative analysis of recent and old non-parametric methods Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Benali Benzater, Abdelkader Elouissi, Sahnoun Fellah, Anouar Hachemaoui
This article examines the spatial variability of extreme precipitation trends in northwestern Algeria (Macta) and compares the results obtained from the four recent and old non-parametric methods. A dataset of annual maximum precipitation consisting of 41 observation years (1970–2010) and 41 rain gauges was used. The results of the four old and new methods used to detect trends, Mann–Kendall (MK),
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Research on the impact of waterfront resources on rural leisure environment, economic development, and the awareness of physical and mental health of the elderly Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Hsiao-Hsien Lin, Tzu-Yun Lin, Jan-Wei Lin, Chih-Cheng Lo, Qi-Yuan Li, Chao-Yen Lin, Jao-Chuan Lin, Cheng-Ping Li
This study aimed to analyse the impact of waterfront resources on the rural leisure environment, economic development, and physical and mental health awareness of the elderly. This study adopted a mixed research method. First, a questionnaire was designed, and 580 questionnaires were analysed using SPSS 26.0 statistical software with a basic statistical test, Pearson correlation coefficient. Then,
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Ecological environment value assessment and ecological civilization in the Changjiang River basin Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Zhaoli Ma, Xia Guo
With the rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization, the strain on resources and the environment has intensified, resulting in challenges such as soil erosion and biodiversity loss. To address these issues, the development of a circular economy and eco-cities has become crucial. This article proposes an ecosystem assessment model based on the backpropagation neural network (BPNN) that incorporates
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Biological degradation of leachate from household and similar waste pre-treated by electro-Fenton process Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Athir Boukhrissa, Lina Mounia Rouidi, Rita Maurício, Hamid Ait-Amar
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Enzymatic biodegradation and detoxification of azo and anthraquinone dyes by indigenously isolated bacterial monocultures and their synergistic behaviour in developed consortia Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Khalid Hussain, Afsheen Aman, Asad Ullah, Muhammad Qamar Khan, Asma Ansari
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Operational window of a deammonifying sludge for mainstream application in a municipal wastewater treatment plant Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Dheeraja Cheenakula, Svea Paulsen, Fabian Ott, Markus Grömping
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Long-term monitoring of the microbial quality and Legionnaires' disease risk in tap water from mass catering establishments Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Murat Ay
Legionnaires' disease is caused by Legionella (L.) pneumophila. Inhaling aerosolized water containing this bacteria is the most common transmission route. Shower heads used in the catering industry's dishwashing units are also potential amplifying systems for bacteria and possible sources of infection by generating droplets and aerosols. Therefore, these systems should not contain pathogenic bacteria
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-08
No abstract is available for this article.
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-08
No abstract is available for this article.
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Runoff water loaded with road de-icing salts: Occurrence, environmental impact and treatment processes Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Mitra Ebrahimi Gardeshi, Hamed Arab, Alae Benguit, Patrick Drogui
To ensure road safety during winter, it is necessary to use de-icing salts. However, the detrimental effects of these salts on aquatic ecosystems, vegetation, lakes, ground and surface water, and soils have become a major concern in recent years. This review aims to discuss the adverse environmental impact of using de-icing salts on the environment and explore current conventional methods used for
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Advancements in water and ecological risk assessment in the Yellow River Delta, North China: Implications for legal frameworks in environmental protection and public health Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Yifan Huo, Mei Yang, Mengyue Lei, Peng Wu, Xiaohe Tian, Tingzhang Yang, Zhao Wang, Yan Mao
The Yellow River Delta (YRD) is an important agricultural and industrial region in China, yet its water resources have been increasingly affected by shortages and pollution due to human activities and the impact of climate change. This has resulted in severe damage to the water ecosystem in the YRD, thereby necessitating the adoption of effective legal measures to safeguard these resources. This paper
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Modelling of contaminant transport in heterogeneous vertical barrier Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Wang Shaoyi, Wu Jiawei, Cai Peifu, Chen Cong, Ye Shenghua, Xu Jianqiang, Chen Liang, Luo Xiaoyong, Wei Jun
Vertical barrier technique is an ideal candidate for site contamination control. In practical application, the characteristic of vertical cut-off wall is heterogeneous with permeability decreases with depth due to the increasing geostatic stress. In this study, a numerical model was established considering the coupling effect of groundwater flow and contaminant transport considering depth dependent
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Drainage models: An evaluation of their applicability for the design of drainage systems in arid regions Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Murad Ellafi, Robert Simmons, Lynda Deeks
Only 5%–10% of irrigated lands in least developed countries (LDCs) are currently drained. Although drainage simulation models (DSMs) are used to evaluate alternative designs, it is unclear which drainage model is suitable for LDCs' arid and semi-arid regions. This study evaluates selected DSMs (ADAPT, RZWQM2, DRAINMOD, EPIC, HYDRUS-1D, WaSim and SWAP) and critically assesses their applicability to
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Classification of water subscribers by machine learning algorithms Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Arezoo Dahesh, Reza Tavakkoli-Moghaddam, AmirReza Tajally, Aseman Erfani-Jazi, Milad Babazadeh-Behestani
The problem of water scarcity and water crisis (e.g., stable water resources, reduced rainfall, increased urban population growth and lack of proper management of water consumption in urban and domestic water) has recently become a significant issue. Therefore, examining the behaviour of Tehran Province Water and Wastewater (TPWW) subscribers to identify high-consumption subscribers and explain methods
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Developments and expansions of a suite of trickling filters models Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Peter Pearce
In the United Kingdom, trickling filters remain the most widespread secondary biological treatment process for municipal sewage treatment in terms of number of installations. Ongoing improvement in environmental quality of surface waters requires many of these sites to meet stringent effluent standards. Since publication of the original model for nitrification on mineral media trickling filters by
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TiO2-WO3 nanocube-polyaniline hierarchical membrane for efficient removal of chromium in a photocatalytic membrane reactor Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Thara Rathna, JagadeeshBabu PonnanEttiyappan, D. Ruben Sudhakar
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Enhanced catalytic levofloxacin degradation via persulfate activation over amorphous potassium ferricyanide@ZIF-67 nanocages Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Min Wang, Zhanmeng Liu
A facile method was used to synthesize amorphous potassium ferricyanide (PF)@ZIF-67 nanocages, a novel metal–organic framework derivative. The structure, composition and morphology of PF@ZIF-67 were analysed by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results show that PF@ZIF-67 nanoparticles were successfully prepared
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Variations in the morphological phosphorus in a full-scale A2O + MBR process with heavy chemical P removal addition dosing Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Yongfeng Hu, Yongxiang Zhang, Kun Wang, Chonghui Zhao, Wei Du
The removal of biological phosphorus (P) removal along with chemical P removal additions is significantly important role in removing P at full-scale wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Few research groups have recently reported the use of P forms in these WWTPs. The current study mainly presents the varied forms of morphological phosphorus and the fate of chemical P removal agents in a full-scale
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A review of technologies for the removal of sulfate from drinking water Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Ariel Antonio Quintana-Baquedano, Jose Luis Sanchez-Salas, Deborah Xanat Flores-Cervantes
Because of the current water crisis worldwide, it is of great importance to find alternative sources of drinking water, such as sulfur water. This review analyses laboratory, pilot and industrial-scale technologies available for sulfate removal from water produced for human consumption, from naturally occurring sulfur water and that resulting from human activities. Most of them exceed 90% removal efficiencies
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Evaluation of the effect of copper on the restart of a novel combined two-stage anaerobic digester Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 S. Mariraj Mohan, T. Swathi
The performance of the modified upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (MUASB) reactor–static granular bed reactor (SGBR) series was evaluated during the restart after a starvation period of 6 months. The steady-state chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal of the reactor series obtained during the restart with copper was 98 ± 1.96% with the corresponding biogas production and copper removal of 0.218-m3/kg CODdigested
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An insight on the development of functional carbon electrodes from plastic waste for capacitive deionization towards sustainable water reclamation Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Vigneshhwaran Ganesan, Samsudeen Naina Mohammed, Meera Sheriffa Begum Kadhar Mohamed
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Influences of cathode potential and carbon source on parabromoaniline degradation in microbial electrolysis cell Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Xia Zhao, Bowen Li, Guozhen Zhang, Yumin Xu, Weina Pei, Hao Wang
A microbial electrolysis cell was established to explore the degradation characteristics of characteristic pollutants in wastewater for parabromoaniline (P-BrA). Their effects on P-BrA reduction and degradation were investigated through factors such as impressed voltage and cosubstrate type. The P-BrA residue and degradation in wastewater were analysed quantitatively through analytical testing methods
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Advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of microplastics from the environment: A review Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Padinchare Veettil Gayathri, Shijo Joseph, Mahesh Mohan, Devika Pillai
Microplastic pollution has rapidly become one of the major global environmental concerns because of its low biodegradability rate and threat to biota. Although many treatment methods are reported, the advanced oxidation process (AOP) is recommended because of its capacity to completely mineralize organic pollutants into carbon dioxide and water. This review gathers published investigations on recent
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Microbe-mediated biodegradation of microplastics from wastes Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-23 Dixita Chettri, Tanmoy Pati, Anil Kumar Verma
Microplastics (MPs) with slow degradation rates carry toxins and pathogens from surroundings, accumulate and pollute the environment. They bio-accumulate on humans and other lifeforms leading to health concerns, including inflammatory lesions, oxidative stress and increased cancer risk, thus requiring immediate remediation actions. This review summarizes, categorizes and analyses recent findings on
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-13
No abstract is available for this article.
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Issue Information Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-13
No abstract is available for this article.
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Analysing the influence of operating conditions on the performance of algal–bacterial granular sludge processes for wastewater treatment: A review Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-30 Celina Sanchez-Sanchez, Guillermo Baquerizo, Ernestina Moreno-Rodríguez
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Wastewater reuse: a global review focusing on opportunities and challenges for Brazil Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Luísa Medeiros Azambuja Rodrigues, Daniella Costa Faria Nepomuceno, Liliana Pena Naval
This work presents a review of the literature on the landscape of wastewater reuse and presents the challenges for the practice, especially in the context of Brazil. In Brazil, the effluent treatment rate is still low, which already presupposes a challenge in the practice of reuse. However, it is not the only one, the promotion of regulations capable of giving the necessary support to reuse, for the
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Challenges and alternatives for unmanned underwater vehicular research in the Amazon basin: Towards a more sustainable management of water resources and the environment Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Jassiel V. H. Fontes, Eliana Brandão da Silva, Rodolfo Silva, Mojtaba Maali Amiri, Edgar Mendoza, Harlysson W. S. Maia, Irving D. Hernández
The Amazon basin is one of the largest hydrographic systems in the world, possessing a great diversity of natural resources in need of more sustainable water and environmental management. However, as much of what lies beneath the surface of Amazonian waters is still unexplored, underwater exploration technologies are seen as a means of research and monitoring. The present work therefore aims to answer
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Analysis of a current water tariff and attitudes towards change: A representative study from a Palestinian city Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-13 Issam A. Al-Khatib, Ala' Abu Ali, Yung-Tse Hung
The problem of an outdated tariff has become acute recently with increased water scarcity in Palestine. Therefore, the goals of the study were to analyse the factors that could affect the water consumption in Jericho governorate, Palestine; explore societal perceptions of alternative water sources; and to identify areas that need to be re-examined for tariff revision or changes to water source and
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Sustainable water consumption and water-saving behaviours: A review of consumers' environmental and economic concerns in Turkey Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 İbrahim Avci
Water, which plays an important role in human life, has been depleted as a result of changing consumption patterns, climate change and increasing population, and water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing the world in the coming years. One solution to this problem is to make more efficient and sustainable use of existing water resources. In this context, the study aims to
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Antibacterial PES/Vancomycin ultrafiltration membranes with enhanced water flux and low BSA rejection Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Zubia Abid, M. Asad Abbas, Hussnain Junjua, Naveed Ahmed, Nasir M. Ahmad
Polyethersulfone (PES) blended with glycopeptide Vancomycin was fabricated via phase inversion method. The fabricated membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), contact angle (CA) and optical profilometry. The PES/Vancomycin membranes showed a notable increase in hydrophilicity, porosity, pore size, antibacterial activity and
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Unravelling Chinese industrial structure optimization paths within Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership considering the virtual trade of water and water pollutants Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Chang Shu, Jing Shao, Nan Xiang, Feng Xu
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Comparison of UV-Cl and UV-H2O2 advanced oxidation processes in the degradation of contaminants from water and wastewater: A review Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Mahshid Farzanehsa, Liam C. Vaughan, Arash Zamyadi, Stuart J. Khan
Applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in water and wastewater treatment have been the subject of growing interest throughout the last decade. Although UV/hydrogen peroxide (UV-H2O2) is the most established technology among the UV-AOPs, UV-chlorine (UV-Cl) is emerging as a reliable and potentially more cost-effective alternative. Recent studies have indicated that UV-Cl processes may be
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Designing and calibrating an agent-based platform to evaluate the effect of climate variables on residential water demand Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Seyed Farzad Moosavi, Narges Salehnia, Ahmad Seifi, Ahmadreza AsgharpourMasouleh, Nasrin Salehnia
Many Iranian metropolises, including Shiraz, are situated in arid and semi-arid regions, lacking sufficient renewable water resources. In recent years, climate changes, including drought and rising temperatures, have led to changes in water supply and demand. Given the necessity and importance of urban water supply, this study investigates the impact of different climate scenarios on residential water
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Extraction and determination of mercury from spring water, beverage and rice samples using combined microwave-assisted cloud point and dispersive-solid phase extraction in micellar media Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Parastoo Seyedmohammadi, Alireza Taheri, Zeinab Rezayatizad
The determination of inorganic mercury species in water, beverages and foods has been a special research priority in recent years because mercury, as a highly carcinogenic species, even in trace concentration, has high adverse effects on the body of living organisms. In this research, combining two extraction techniques, including microwave-assisted cloud point extraction and dispersive-solid phase
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Biodegradation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine by Actinomycetes species, first time isolated and characterized from water, wastewater, and sludge Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Murteza Jaafaryneya, Jafar Amani, Raheleh Halabian
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Bioremediation of phenol, sulfate sodium, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by Rhodococcus sp. first time isolated and molecular characterized from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Shiva Hosseini, Davood Azadi, Abdorrahim Absalan
Environmental pollutions are the most significant problem worldwide. Rhodococcus sp. has a high potential for the production of secondary metabolites and degradation activity. This study aims to screen and characterize biodegradable Rhodococcus from Iranian ecosystems. The Rhodococcus isolates were recovered from 90 environmental samples and identified using conventional and molecular methods. The
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Optimization and modelling of volatile fatty acid generation in a leachate bed reactor for utilization in microbial fuel cells Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-12 Rishi Gurjar, Manaswini Behera
Volatile fatty acid (VFA)-rich leachate generated from acidogenesis of kitchen waste in a leach bed reactor (LBR) was utilized in an earthen microbial fuel cell (EMFC) to generate electricity. Effects of organic loading rate (OLR, 5–10 g VS/L·day) and pH (5–7) on LBR enumerated optimized parameters of OLR (10 g VS/L·day) and pH (5.74) to obtain total VFA (TVFA) of 7.7 ± 0.3 g/L in the leachate, with
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Perspectives on multi-benefit water reuse systems: A confluence of water and wastewater management planning Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-11 Sarah Bunney, Peter Melville-Shreeve, Alastair Chisholm, Sarah Cotterill
The multiple benefits of water reuse have yet to be fully realized in our urban water management systems. One pathway to optimal implementation is to plan for their integration with wider assets in water resource or drainage and wastewater management plans. This paper explores the perspectives of water resource and wastewater management planners. Qualitative data was gathered from a workshop organized
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Treated municipal wastewater as option to the use of fresh water for the cultivation of valuable pastoral species Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-11 Ines Ben Said, Adele Muscolo, Imed Mezghani, Mohamed Chaieb
The increasing aridity exacerbated by climatic changes is leading to loss of perennial herbaceous plants Cenchrus ciliaris, an apomictic, polyploid grass used as forage in hot and dry areas, and is currently under threat for the increased scarcity of water. In this study, treated municipal wastewater (TWW) was used to irrigate two ploidy levels of C. ciliaris for two consecutive years. The objectives
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Seasonal temperature-related variation of humus tank settlement efficiency Water Environ. J. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Pete Pearce, Gong Yang
This study uses several years of effluent quality data from 43 sites where online monitoring has been operational for many years resulting in the accumulation of high-resolution data sets. The data show a highly repeatable, seasonal dependence of effluent turbidity on temperature. This has been modelled with simple techniques producing a generic model that is neither data hungry nor requires site calibration