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Exploration of how the molecular structure surrounding the β-dicarbonyl group impacts formation of brominated haloacetic acids

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01262G, Paper

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Polly Grundy, Peter Jarvis, John Fawell, Pablo Campo, Emma Goslan, John Haley, Bruce Jefferson
Some dicarbonyl compounds favour formation of the more toxic brominated disinfection by-products during drinking water chlorination. Investigation of such precursors provides insight into risk and compliance with haloacetic acid (HAA9) standards.
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Long-overlooked coumarins in swimming pool water and their contributions to the formation of disinfection byproducts

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00298F, Paper

Meng Zou, Jiajian Zhou, Ziyi Zhou, Yu Chen, Lifeng Tan, Yi Lu, Ziwei Tan, Wenfang Sun, Mingcong Chen, Mian Xu, Fan Ke, Miao Zhou, Qian Wu, Xiangping Liu, Guang Huang
Non-targeted analysis was used to characterize the dissolved organic matter in water from two swimming pools in Nanjing and Changzhou, eastern China.
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Decoupling control and dynamic characteristics analysis of strongly coupled Multi-Effect Desalination with Thermal Vapor Compressor system

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00287K, Paper

Wenhui Sun, Xuewu Song, Wenxu Sun, Zekun Li, Yuanmin Zhang, hailun zhang
The Multi-Effect Desalination with Thermal Vapor Compression (MED-TVC) represents a highly promising desalination process for integration with variable heat sources, offering a sustainable solution for freshwater production. The effective control...
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Valorising co-produced oxygen from green hydrogen systems: circular economy pathways in wastewater treatment

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1342-1358
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00608B, Critical Review

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Amaya Kahaduwa, Brandon Winfrey, Thomas J. Hughes, Mike Tebyetekerwa, Xiwang Zhang, Mark C. M. van Loosdrecht, Linda Blackall, Michael Burch, Michael Thomas, Deepak Surendhra Mallya, Li Gao, Ortal Raikhlin, Arash Zamyadi
Co-produced O₂ from green hydrogen production enables wastewater treatment applications, including aeration and oxidant production (O₃, H₂O₂), with potential opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and support water-sector circularity.
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Integrating catchment, climate and reservoir drivers to estimate the risk of THM formation at a drinking water treatment plant inlet

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1607-1622
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00128A, Paper

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Angela Pedregal-Montes, Eleanor Jennings, Rafael Marcé, Maria José Farré
Machine learning links upstream reservoir processes and selective withdrawal to indicator-based THM formation risk at a Mediterranean DWTP, supporting proactive source-to-treatment water quality management under hydroclimatic variability.
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High-rate algal ponds in wastewater treatment: a critical look at recent developments

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1359-1373
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00116E, Critical Review

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Styliani E. Biliani, Ioannis D. Manariotis
This review critically examines recent advances in high-rate algal ponds for wastewater treatment, highlighting performance improvements, operational challenges, and opportunities for scale-up and resource recovery.
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From sources to points of consumption: how water access and practices shape drinking water quality in a high-Arctic community

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1571-1585
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01237F, Paper

A. Carabin, A. Cassivi, M. Rodriguez, J. Comte, C. Dorea
Drinking water quality progressively declined from source to tap in an Arctic truck-to-cistern system; household storage containers amplified contamination.
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Assessing normalization methods in wastewater based epidemiology: a systematic review

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1374-1382
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01049G, Critical Review

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Tahmina Ahmed, Sarah E. Philo, Alexandria B. Boehm, Rolf U. Halden, Kyle Bibby, Jeseth Delgado Vela
A systematic review of the literature demonstrated varied use of normalizing markers and controls. Improved reporting and documentation of normalization strategies is needed.
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Typhoon impacts on sanitation access and service reliability in rural Philippines

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1559-1570
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01155H, Paper

Sarah Lebu, Elvis G. Gatchalian, Bernadette E. Estoesta, Rosemarie Apolonia Conel, Keren Sia, Nancy L. Bobadilla, Krizza Ria Velasquez, Chimdi Muoghalu, Elene Cloete, Musa Manga
Typhoons threaten rural sanitation access, increase unsafe practices and heighten disease risk.
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Predictive models for the formation of emerging disinfection by-products

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1533-1547
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01176K, Paper

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Argyri Kozari, Voutsa Dimitra
Disinfection is a necessary process during drinking water treatment; however, there is potential risks due to the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs).
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Catalytic wet air oxidation of organics-laden wastewater: in situ catalyst regeneration and process scale-up

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1623-1635
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00745C, Paper

Rahul Gupta, Kaushik Basak, Nishith Verma
Scalable Fe–Ag bimetal-synthesized carbon nanofibers (CNFs) supported on activated carbon beads enabled a high-efficiency cWAO of industrial wastewater (COD ∼120 000 mg L⁻¹), with 99% COD reduction, in situ regeneration, and economic viability.
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Effects of norfloxacin on the stability of aerobic granular sludge systems

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1477-1488
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01232E, Paper

Xia Zhao, Xuan Geng, Yabin Li, Lanlan Qin, Xiaolong Tang, Zhe Wang, Mingxing Wang
By combining microelectrical stimulation with iron ions, efficient cultivation of AGS can be achieved, and it can exhibit stronger anti-toxicity compared to traditional AGS even under the inhibitory effect of highly toxic NOR.
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Suitability of concentration and extraction protocols for genomic applications in wastewater-based epidemiology

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1466-1476
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00930H, Paper

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Laura A. E. Van Poelvoorde, Bert Bogaerts, Kevin Vanneste, Bavo Verhaegen, Veronik Hutse, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, François E. Dufrasne, Koenraad Van Hoorde, Nancy Roosens
Comparison of wastewater concentration and extraction methods across ddPCR, targeted sequencing, and metagenomics highlights key differences in recovery, inhibitor effects, and suitability for genomic surveillance.
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Mechanistic study on C/N ratio-driven nitrogen transformation pathways and microbial community dynamics in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell systems

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1452-1465
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01282A, Paper

Jingyi Zhao, Bo Wang, JiaMing Li, Tianlong Hua, Qian Cheng, Haotian Xue, Leihua Jia
This study reveals C/N ratio effects on pollutant removal and power generation in CW-MFC, analyzes microbial shifts, constructs a correlation model, and elucidates synergistic mechanisms for system optimization.
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Understanding transmission and infections of respiratory syncytial virus through wastewater-based epidemiology

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1600-1606
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01170A, Paper

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Katherine B. Ensor, Jose Palacio, Sallie A. Keller, Rebecca Schneider, Kaavya Domakonda, Loren Hopkins, Lauren Stadler
RSV RNA measured in wastewater can be used to estimate infection levels in a community, linking sewer surveillance signals to inferred RSV cases through statistical epidemiological models.
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Growth response of Scenedesmus and Chlorella to elevated sulfate concentrations

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1548-1558
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01288K, Paper

Lisa Aditya, Viet Q. Ly, Md Abu Hasan Johir, Unnikrishnan Kuzhiumparambil, Peter J. Ralph, Long D. Nghiem
This study examines the response of microalgae to elevated sulfate concentrations and pH variation in terms of growth rate and biochemical composition under simulated flue gas conditions.
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Response surface methodology optimization of COD removal from wastewater using peanut shell-derived activated carbons: a sustainable biosorption approach

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1508-1532
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01291K, Paper

Sunaina, Sheetal Kumari, Aarti Khandurie, Charu Sharma, Sasi devi Bandlamudi, Manoj Chandra Garg
The valorization of peanut shell waste into activated carbons enables sustainable wastewater treatment, achieving 87.8% COD removal with a high adsorption capacity of 34.4 mg g⁻¹ through RSM optimization.
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Somatic coliphage as a promising fecal viral surrogate for wastewater treatment performance evaluation in tropical coastal region

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1586-1599
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01149C, Paper

Brian Allen, Min Ki Jeon, Sunny Jiang, Tao Yan
Traditional methods using fecal indicator bacteria as water quality metrics do not accurately represent the risks from viral pathogens, which may follow different fate and removal patterns in wastewater treatment processes.
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Granular activated carbon for bromacil removal: experimental and predictive techniques

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1413-1425
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00573F, Paper

J. Ricardo González-Rodríguez, Nancy Ariza-Castro, Andrés Lazo-Páez, Luis Guillermo Romero-Esquivel
Bromacil removal from natural waters was evaluated using GAC and modeled to inform design of small-scale adsorber systems.
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Hydrogeochemical and statistical assessment of groundwater in Pithoragarh, Lesser Himalaya

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1489-1507
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01265A, Paper

Kiran Patni, Ashutosh Pratap Pande, Chitra Pande, Kshitindra Kumar Singh, Manoj Kumar Jindal, Sunil Kumar Sahoo
Groundwater quality (subsurface groundwater) in the Lesser Himalaya is controlled by the interplay of geogenic and anthropogenic processes.
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Experimental assessment of granular activated carbon's effect on horizontal gene transfer

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1435-1451
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01295C, Paper

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Hamed Rasouli Sadabad, James S. G. Dooley, Heather M. Coleman, Barry O'Hagan, William J. Snelling, Joerg Arnscheidt
All studied granular activated carbons accommodated bacteria on their surface and boosted gene transfer frequency.
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Development of a sensor-integrated fuzzy logic-based decision support system for real-time classification and management of textile wastewater

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1383-1392
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00015K, Paper

Hülya Kıcık, Ayşe Ceren Şen, Osman Erdem Kestioğlu
A prototype wastewater treatment system integrated with a fuzzy logic-based decision support model was developed to characterize, classify, and assess the reuse potential of textile wastewater.
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The pollution load of combined sewer overflows and risks to England's waterbodies: relating event duration monitoring data to discharge consents from wastewater treatment works

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1393-1412
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00860C, Paper

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Theodoros Giakoumis, Nikolaos Voulvoulis
First national estimation of pollution loads from individual CSOs in England and the risks they pose to receiving waterbodies, drawing on permitted effluent limits from connected wastewater treatment works and receiving waterbody characteristics (2023).
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Association of pBI143 with gastrointestinal pathogens and threshold-based prediction of Salmonella spp. outbreaks

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1426-1434
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01033K, Paper

Mustafa Ali, Ocean Thakali, Tamunobelema Solomon, Tania Moharrery, Daniel A. Nwaubani, Samendra Sherchan
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) offers population-level insights into enteric pathogen circulation and potential outbreak activity.
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Phycoremediation of textile wastewater using native algal isolates: pollutant removal, nutrient recovery, and ecofriendly resource valorization

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01306B, Paper

Durgadevi Selvaraj, M. Arivazhagan
Native algal isolates showed high pollutant removal and enabled treated wastewater reuse, highlighting their potential for sustainable textile wastewater remediation.
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A novel La-loaded magnetic hydrogel for the deep removal of low-concentration fluoride ions in industrial wastewater

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00081A, Paper

Kaiyang Chen, Ying Shen, Ying Xu, Jun Hu, Jun Wang, Yuchen Pang, Zhaokai Tang, Chaoqun Tan, Ming Chen
The CH-Fe-MMT-La and precipitation combination process effectively reduces the F⁻ concentration in F⁻-containing industrial wastewater to below 1.5 mg L⁻¹.
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Engineering charge spatial configuration: a paradigm shift from homogeneous Donnan exclusion to charge-mosaic induced cotransport

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00217J, Frontier

Haotong Ge, Yao Xu, Liang Pei, Yuankun He, Longyi Lv, Chongjun Chen, Jingqiu Sun, Dapeng Li
The restriction imposed by the Donnan effect on ion transport could be controlled by constructing a charge-mosaic structure.
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Disruption in gene expression cycles of polyphosphate-accumulating organisms is associated with a full-scale enhanced biological phosphorus removal instability event

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01105A, Paper

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Jessica A. Deaver, Thomas Solon, Amy M. Grunden, Douglas F. Call
Significant changes in gene expression were associated with unstable phosphorus removal.
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The impact of faecal sludge-derived biochar as an additive on anaerobic degradation of synthetic human excreta

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00095A, Paper

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Mengru Qiu, Maria E. Koulouri, Laure Sioné, Michael R. Templeton
FSB promotes microbial aggregation and stabilised anaerobic processes but does not enhance net solids degradation.
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Microplastics in water: challenges in measurement and regulation, and a path towards mass-based metrics

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00112B, Perspective

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Macarena Munoz, Jorge García, David Ortiz, Diego Rodríguez-Llorente, Zahara M. de Pedro, Belén Carboneras, Gonzalo Vega, Patricia Domínguez, Raquel Parra, Jose A. Casas
Reliable quantification of microplastics in wastewater is hindered by current particle-based methods. A novel gravimetric approach (Captoplastic) provides rapid, cost-effective mass-based metrics for monitoring and regulation.
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Aluminum electrode-based electrocoagulation for efficient Pb2+ ion and TOC removal from industrial effluent: performance to techno-economic analysis

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01074H, Paper

Gowthaman Somasundaram, Selvaraju Thangavelu
Electrocoagulation using aluminium electrodes generates Al³⁺ and OH⁻ ions, forming in situ Al(OH)₃ flocs. These flocs effectively adsorb and remove the industrial wastewater with Pb²⁺ ions and organic pollutants.
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Measles RNA detection in wastewater solids: longitudinal monitoring at a national scale

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00020G, Paper

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Abigail P Paulos, Alessandro Zulli, Amanda Bidwell, Stephen P Hilton, Bridgette Shelden, Dorothea Duong, Alexandria Boehm, Marlene Wolfe
Measles incidence has increased in recent years as vaccination rates have dropped globally, yet clinical surveillance is challenging due to misdiagnoses and a lag between infectivity and symptom onset. Here,...
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Novel green synthesized multifunctional and multilayered nZVI–Chitosan–CQDs nanocomposite: simultaneous remediation of microbial and chemically diverse contaminants

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01201E, Paper

Puja Dokania, Sourav Maity, G. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Y. V. Nancharaiah, Angana Sarkar
The increasing presence of emerging pollutants (EPs), including chemical and resilient microbial contaminants, in aquatic environments demands multifunctional, sustainable treatment solutions.
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Functional material innovations in ultrafiltration and microfiltration for advanced water treatment: a comprehensive review

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00201C, Critical Review

Hajer Aloulou, Afef Attia, Feryelle Aouay, Yassine Khmiri, Adem Hadj Salem, Zouhair Saleh, Raja Ben Amar
Due to their energy efficiency, compactness, and versatility, membrane technologies represent a viable alternative for water purification, replacing more expensive methods such as coagulation and adsorption.
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