Selected micropollutant removal from municipal wastewater

Derco, Ján (author), Žgajnar Gotvajn, Andreja (author), Gul’ašová, Patrícia (author), Šoltýsová, Nikola (author), Kassai, Angelika (author)

Micropollutants belong to various groups of chemicals. One of the most diverse and large group of them are pharmaceuticals. The presence of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater poses a significant challenge to water quality and environmental health. This paper provides an overview of recent advancements in the removal of pharmaceuticals from water, focusing on various treatment processes and their effectiveness in eliminating micropollutants. Through a review of the literature, including studies on ozonation, UV irradiation, sulfate radical-based technologies, and photocatalytic processes, insights into degradation mechanisms and optimal conditions for their removal are synthesized. Additionally, with new legislation mandating the monitoring of selected micropollutants and the implementation of quaternary treatment in wastewater treatment plants, the paper discusses prospects for future research and recommendations for effective pharmaceutical removal. Key actions include conducting comprehensive laboratory and pilot trials, implementing quaternary treatment of wastewater, continuously monitoring water quality, investing in research and development, and promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders. By embracing these strategies, we can work towards safeguarding water resources and protecting public health from the adverse effects of pharmaceutical contamination.

• Language: English
• Keywords: micropollutants, municipal wastewater, pharmaceuticals, quaternary treatment, removal of pollutants
• Work type: Article
• Typology: 1.02 - Review Article
• Organization: FKKT - Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
• Publication status: Published
• Publication version: Version of Record
• Publication date: 01.05.2024
• Year: 2024
• Number of pages: 31 str.
• Numbering: Vol. 12, iss. 5, art. 888
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-156190
• UDC: 628.31
• ISSN on article: 2227-9717
• COBISS.SI-ID: 194709251
• Publication date in RUL: 13.05.2024

Record is a part of a journal

• Title: Processes
• Shortened title: Processes
• Publisher: MDPI
• ISSN: 2227-9717
• COBISS.SI-ID: 523353113

Licences

• License: CC BY 4.0, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Link: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Description: This is the standard Creative Commons license that gives others maximum freedom to do what they want with the work as long as they credit the author.

Secondary language

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: mikroonesnaževala, komunalne odpadne vode, farmacevtske učinkovine, kvartarno čiščenje, odstranjevanje onesnaževal

Projects

• Funder: ARIS - Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
• Project number: P2-0191
• Name: Kemijsko inženirstvo