Environmental Pollution and Wastewater Treatment Strategies
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wastewater treatment; sewage sludge; pollution; heavy metals; hydrogen–air mixtures; heat recovery from wastewater; pharmaceuticals in water and wastewater; energy-plus building
Interests: wastewater treatment; sewage sludge; water pollution; heavy metals; soil science; soil pollution; microplastic in environment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of the global water crisis, water pollution has emerged as one of the most critical environmental challenges we must address. The treatment of municipal wastewater plays a vital role in minimizing the impact of pollutants on aquatic ecosystems and public health. These pollutants, including chemical substances, microorganisms, heavy metals, and microplastics, can lead to serious health risks such as gastrointestinal, hormonal, and immune system disorders, as well as environmental degradation.
The primary objective of wastewater treatment is to remove these contaminants before the water is discharged back into the environment. Properly treated wastewater can be reused for various purposes, contributing to sustainable water resource management and environmental protection. In light of increasing environmental protection demands and stricter water quality regulations, it is essential to implement advanced and innovative wastewater treatment technologies that effectively reduce pollution levels.
The issue of pollution in wastewater is particularly significant because uncontrolled discharge into the environment can lead to the eutrophication of water bodies, the disruption of ecosystems, and the spread of pathogens. Moreover, the presence of chemical substances, such as pharmaceuticals and household chemicals, poses severe threats to aquatic flora and fauna and human health through bioaccumulation in the food chain.
This Special Issue aims to gather knowledge on the latest advancements in technologies for municipal wastewater and sludge treatment that effectively remove contaminants. We are seeking scientific articles that analyze innovative methods and technologies for wastewater treatment, evaluate their impact on pollution reduction, and discuss risk management associated with contaminants in wastewater.
Dr. Robert Kowalik
Dr. Mária Kaňuchová
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced wastewater technology
- natural wastewater treatment system
- biological treatment and physicochemical treatment
- wastewater quality
- wastewater treatment and health
- sewage sludge treatment and disposal
- hormones in water and wastewater
- water reuse
- resource recovery
- municipal wastewater
- wastewater reuse
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