Antimicrobial resistance presents us with a potential global crisis as it undermines the
abilities of conventional antibiotics to combat pathogenic microbes. The history of …

Drinking water disinfection is crucial for the elimination of pathogens and the prevention of
waterborne diseases. However, this process also results in the formation of numerous …

Iodinated X-ray contrast media (ICM) are ubiquitously present in water sources and
challenging to eliminate using conventional processes, posing a significant risk to aquatic …

Iodoacetic acid (IAA) is an emerging unregulated iodinated disinfection byproduct with high
toxicity and widespread exposure. IAA has potential reproductive toxicity and could damage …

An abundant body of scientific studies and regulatory guidelines substantiates antimicrobial
efficacy of freshwater chlorination ensuring drinking water safety in large populations …

The present study focuses on current knowledge of the local tap water and sewage systems
among the citizens of three western Romanian localities. Only one of the considered …