Heavy-metal (HM) pollution is considered a leading source of environmental contamination.
Heavy-metal pollution in ground water poses a serious threat to human health and the …

Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug has turned into a contaminant of emerging
concern; hence, it was included in the previous Watch List of the EU Water Framework …

The natural and anthropogenic sources of water bodies are contaminated with diverse
categories of pollutants such as antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals …

The burden of disease caused by the contamination of ready-to-eat produce with common
waterborne microbial pathogens suggests that irrigation supplies should be closely …

Water reuse is gaining momentum as a beneficial practice to address the water crisis,
especially in the agricultural sector as the largest water consumer worldwide. With recent …

The advancement of science has facilitated increase in the human lifespan, reflected in
economic and population growth, which unfortunately leads to increased exploitation of …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as confirmed but until today
underestimated sources of Legionella, playing an important role in local and community …

Temperature is a key element affecting the activity of microorganisms in activated sludge.
Low water temperature generally leads to decreasing wastewater treatment efficiency and …

Background Wastewater reuse represents a promising alternative source of water supply
considering the water scarcity related to climate change. However, if not adequately treated …

Exposure to airborne microbes (AM) can affect the human microbiome and has various
consequences for human health. Investigating the profiles of AM and the potential bacterial …