Sustainable Solutions for Urban Wastewater Management and Resource Utilization
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable and integrated water infrastructure; wastewater treatment and reuse; desalination—groundwater and seawater; cost analysis, pricing, and water economics; regulatory framework for water quality and supply
Interests: water resource conservation and management; wastewater microbiology; water quality; wastewater treatment and reuse; flood forecasting and modeling
Interests: water resources management; soil–water–plant relationship; hydroinformatics; climate change mitigations and adaptations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wastewater treatment is a critical aspect of sustainable urban development. As urban populations continue to grow, the volume of wastewater generated will increase, posing challenges for both infrastructure and the environment. Additionally, climate change exacerbates these challenges by affecting water availability and quality, making efficient wastewater management even more crucial. Traditional wastewater treatment methods often fall short in addressing these issues, leading to environmental pollution and resource wastage. Recent advancements in technology have opened new avenues for not only treating wastewater more effectively but also for recovering valuable resources such as clean water, nutrients, carbon, minerals, and energy. This research area is crucial for promoting a circular economy, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing the sustainability of urban environments.
The aim of this Special Issue is to explore innovative solutions for urban wastewater treatment and resource recovery. By focusing on cutting-edge research and practical applications, this Special Issue seeks to highlight the potential for transforming wastewater into valuable resources such as biogas, fertilizers, and clean water. This subject aligns with the scope of the Urban Science journal, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research and sustainable urban development. By addressing the challenges and opportunities in urban wastewater management, this Special Issue will contribute to the journal’s mission of advancing knowledge and solutions for sustainable urban living.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following themes:
- Advanced treatment and reuse techniques for wastewater;
- Biogas and resource recovery production from biosolids (i.e., sludge);
- Irrigation specific to the reuse of treated wastewater;
- Smart integration of wastewater systems with water systems (i.e., integrated water infrastructure);
- Life cycle cost assessment of wastewater treatment and reuse systems;
- Comparative analysis of global wastewater policies and economics;
- Real-time monitoring of wastewater systems operations and water quality;
- Innovative technologies for urban wastewater treatment;
- Resource recovery from wastewater;
- Reuse of treated wastewater;
- Integration with urban water infrastructure;
- Environmental, economic, and social impacts;
- Policy and regulatory frameworks;
- Monitoring and modeling of urban wastewater systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Anish Jantrania
Dr. June E. Wolfe
Dr. Rajiv Kumar Srivastava
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban wastewater treatment
- resource recovery
- wastewater reuse
- sustainable urban development
- circular economy
- innovative technologies
- economic benefits
- social impact
- policy and regulation
- monitoring and modeling
- water quality
- wastewater management
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