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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shantanu V. Bhide, Stanley B. Grant, Emily A. Parker, Megan A. Rippy, Adil N. Godrej, Sujay Kaushal, Greg Prelewicz, Niffy Saji, Shannon Curtis, Peter Vikesland, Ayella Maile-Moskowitz, Marc Edwards, Kathryn G. Lopez, Thomas A. Birkland, Todd Schenk
Summary: Freshwater salinization syndrome is an emerging threat globally, with indirect potable reuse identified as a significant contributor to sodium pollution. Various interventions are suggested to mitigate this environmental issue through behavioral and technological changes.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Md Hadiuzzaman, David A. A. Ladner, Maryam Salehi
Summary: The use of plastic potable water pipes is increasing due to their low cost, noncorrosive characteristics, and easy installation. However, little is known about the fate of heavy metals in these pipes. This study examines the effect of plastic pipe surface aging on lead deposition under stagnant conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Md Sharmon Hossain Arnob, Md Atif Arham, Rafszanul Islam, Nazratun Nawar, Sibgat Mehedi Hasan, Nusaiba Binte Saif, Asif Iqbal Arpon, Md Abdullah Al Mamun
Summary: Drinking water contamination in Bangladesh is a major concern due to the reliance on groundwater. Natural, anthropogenic, and geogenic factors have led to the loss of potability in existing water sources, resulting in serious health consequences. This study aims to review past research on microbiological and chemical contamination of drinkable water in Bangladesh through bibliometric and systematic research.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nestor Ortiz, Laura Gonzalez, Juan Saldarriaga
Summary: Accurately projecting the population to be supplied is crucial for the regulation of a water distribution system in a city. This study collected and analyzed data related to Venezuelan migration in the southern zone of Bogota, Colombia, and estimated the number of migrants using various sources of information. The results show that the water consumption of the migrant population matches the flow rates needed to supply the city.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeshan Javaid, Ghazala, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abid Mahmood, Ali Ahsan Bajwa
Summary: The widespread use of pesticides leads to contamination of groundwater, which has negative impacts on the environment and poses a threat to life. A study conducted in 15 districts of the Punjab province in Pakistan revealed the presence of chemical residues from major pesticide groups in the water samples. Highly contaminated groundwater was found in districts with intensive pesticide use, while districts with lower pesticide usage had lower levels of contamination. This issue highlights the importance of implementing integrated pest management and non-chemical pest control strategies.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Preethi Babuji, Subramani Thirumalaisamy, Karunanidhi Duraisamy, Gopinathan Periyasamy
Summary: Water resources are vital for socio-economic development, but water pollution poses a significant threat to public health. This review synthesizes existing research to understand the types of water pollution, their effects on public health, and potential remedial measures.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kathryn G. Lopez, Jinghua Xiao, Christopher Crockett, Christian Lytle, Haley Grubbs, Marc Edwards
Summary: After switching its source water from ground to surface water, a utility observed a significant increase in lead levels in the water that could not be explained by existing knowledge. An in-depth investigation and laboratory experiments revealed a strong correlation between seasonal fluctuations in surface water nitrate levels and the release of lead.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Seyedsaeed Hajiseyedjavadi, Hassan A. Karimi, Michael Blackhurst
Summary: This study presents machine learning predictions of customers' service line materials in Pittsburgh, PA and discusses their impact on improving municipal lead programming. The predictions are based on a combination of property characteristics, administrative spatial data, and tap water quality samples. The study also uses photographs of service line materials taken at the curb box as labels to boost predictions. However, the precision of the predictions declines when applied to a larger customer base, limiting their ability to estimate system-wide inventories and inform regulatory decisions.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Anselmo, Tiziana Avola, Kleopatra Kalouta, Salvatore Cataldo, Giuseppe Sancataldo, Nicola Muratore, Vito Foder, Valeria Vetri, Alberto Pettignano
Summary: Innovative and environmentally friendly protein-based materials were developed for water purification. The adsorption efficiency of these materials for Pb2+ ions can be improved by adjusting the pH of the solution to control the molecular structure and physico-chemical properties. This research provides new knowledge on utilizing plant proteins for the production of new biomaterials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Ramazan Senol, Osamah Salman, Zekeriya Kaya
Summary: This study developed a fully automatic system that produces water from ambient humidity to address the issue of potable water shortage. By using salt and humidity as raw materials, the system offers advantages in terms of human health and cost. The experiment results show that the amount of water produced is directly proportional to the ambient humidity.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryam Salehi
Summary: Global water shortages due to various factors have led to water utilities and consumers adopting different practices to cope, which may pose risks to water quality. It is important to conduct consistent monitoring and implement mitigation strategies to reduce potential risks.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Hina Ali, Shahzad Anwar
Summary: In order to ensure public safety and health, it is necessary to develop a quick analytical technique to monitor the quality of filter plants and bottled water. This study analyzed the spectra of different water samples and found that poor quality water showed high intensity fluorescence emission in the blue green region and low intensity water Raman peak, while pure water exhibited an intense water Raman peak when excited at 365 nm. The emission intensity in the blue green region and water Raman peak can be used as markers for quick screening of water quality.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Indrani Mukherjee, Umesh Kumar Singh
Summary: This study evaluates the sources and controlling factors of groundwater contaminants in an agroeconomic region of the Lower Ganga Basin. The findings indicate that the dissolution of fluoride-bearing minerals and semi-arid climate regulate fluoride concentrations in groundwater, while the extensive use of inorganic nitrogenous fertilizers and livestock manure contribute to elevated nitrate levels. The health risk analysis reveals that fluoride exposure is more prevalent in residents of all age groups compared to nitrate, and both contaminants pose higher non-carcinogenic health risks to infants and children.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Siyi Lin, Xun Wen Chen, Zongwei Cai, Jianbo Shi, Jianjie Fu, Guibin Jiang, Ming Hung Wong
Summary: The use of primitive techniques in recycling electronic waste has resulted in severe soil pollution. Remediation techniques such as spray tower, electronic precipitation, photocatalysis, and phytoremediation using suitable plants and microbes are recommended to decontaminate soil, sediment, and water contaminated by toxic metals and persistent organic pollutants. Proper vegetation can also extract, stabilize, and degrade pollutants, restoring soil functions and health.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zheyu Xie, Yujing Zhang, Zhenyu Zhang, Jinliang Huang
Summary: A study in Southeast China reveals that the transition zone between rivers and riparian aquifers plays a crucial role in removing nitrate contamination from aquatic systems. The high connectivity between rivers and groundwater enhances the potential for nitrate removal. The study also highlights the significant contributions of manure and sewage, as well as soil and chemical fertilizers, to nitrate contamination.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siddhartha Roy, Marc A. Edwards
Summary: Using established bio-kinetic models, the study investigated the likelihood of fetal deaths in pregnant women exposed to high water lead levels, with results showing a slight increase in miscarriage odds during the FWC period but no significant changes before or after the water crisis.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shantanu V. Bhide, Stanley B. Grant, Emily A. Parker, Megan A. Rippy, Adil N. Godrej, Sujay Kaushal, Greg Prelewicz, Niffy Saji, Shannon Curtis, Peter Vikesland, Ayella Maile-Moskowitz, Marc Edwards, Kathryn G. Lopez, Thomas A. Birkland, Todd Schenk
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Euijin Yang, Daniel A. A. Butcher, Marc A. A. Edwards, Kasey M. M. Faust
Summary: Residents may lose trust in drinking water systems and turn to alternative water sources when encountering water-quality issues. The erosion of trust can be caused by breakdowns in communication, poor handling of issues, or misconceptions about water quality. This study found that trust is related to individuals' actions and interactions with the water system.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kathryn G. Lopez, Jinghua Xiao, Christopher Crockett, Christian Lytle, Haley Grubbs, Marc Edwards
Summary: After switching its source water from ground to surface water, a utility observed a significant increase in lead levels in the water that could not be explained by existing knowledge. An in-depth investigation and laboratory experiments revealed a strong correlation between seasonal fluctuations in surface water nitrate levels and the release of lead.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kory Wait, Siddhartha Roy, Marc A. Edwards
Summary: A large building with recurrent leaks in the hot water recirculating line was investigated. The leaks occurred on the top half of heavily coated pipes. Under-deposit corrosion was ruled out as the cause, while a chemistry-related hot water pitting mechanism was hypothesized. The hypothesis was verified by conducting macrocell experiments, which showed that copper or stainless steel coated with manganese oxides exhibited high cathodic tendencies, leading to pitting corrosion.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Christian J. Lytle, Marc A. Edwards
Summary: Water utilities dose phosphates to potable water for reducing aesthetic problems, inhibiting scale formation, and reducing corrosion. However, there are significant gaps in understanding due to proprietary nature of some phosphate chemicals. This article summarizes the current state of the science, provides operational guidance, and identifies knowledge gaps to improve phosphate chemical performance and avoid unintended consequences.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sudeshna Ghosh, Laurel Strom, Ni Joyce Zhu, Kandace E. Donaldson, Anna Kurowski, Haniyyah Majeed, Joseph Oliver Falkinham, Marc A. Edwards, Amy Pruden
Summary: Distribution of reclaimed water poses unique challenges for pathogen control in comparison to conventional potable water. Elevated temperatures in arid regions can worsen these challenges by accelerating disinfectant decay and promoting microbial growth. A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of microbiological control treatments at different temperatures by analyzing six simulated reclaimed water distribution systems. The results showed that certain treatment methods were less effective at higher temperatures, indicating the need for further research to control specific pathogens under elevated temperature conditions.
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Siddhartha Roy, Kim N. Dietrich, Hernan F. Gomez, Marc A. Edwards
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Song, Rachel Finkelstein, William Rhoads, Marc A. Edwards, Amy Pruden
Summary: This study investigates the effects of copper on the microbial community in hot water plumbing systems. The results show that even low doses of copper can have an impact on the broader microbial community and that opportunistic pathogens in the system are highly copper tolerant. The addition of orthophosphate can reduce the bioavailability of copper. Functional gene analysis suggests that membrane damage and interruption of nucleic acid replication may be involved in the copper inactivation mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miriam Tariq, Felipe Araya, Marc A. Edwards, Kasey M. Faust
Summary: The underutilization of water infrastructure in shrinking cities can have negative impacts on water quality and public perception of water safety. A study found that people who are aware of water contamination events are more willing to pay for improved water quality. Different factors affect the willingness to pay for those who are aware and unaware of such events.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebecca Kriss, Marc Edwards
Summary: Elevated cuprosolvency in drinking water poses aesthetic and health concerns. The Lead and Copper Rule in the United States has gaps, leaving some consumers vulnerable. Our research shows that a simple pH adjustment is not sufficient to address copper corrosion, and alternative interventions may be needed.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abraham Cullom, Matheu Storme Spencer, Myra D. Williams, Joseph O. Falkinham III, Connor Brown, Marc A. Edwards, Amy Pruden
Summary: In this study, the effects of disinfectants and pipe materials on microbial community composition and enrichment of antibiotic resistance genes were investigated. The results showed that both disinfectants and pipe materials had independent and interactive effects on ARG and microbial community composition, with monochloramine showing a potential risk of enrichment of antibiotic resistance genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiaozhi Liu, Yuan Zhuang, Yao Zhang, Zhenguo Qi, Marc A. Edwards, Baoyou Shi
Summary: The quantitative evaluation of the chemical stability of cement mortar lining (CML) in cement mortar lined iron pipes under different drinking water conditions is still lacking. This study investigated the leaching of pipe material into water and changes in surface properties using pipe reactors. Results showed that water with hardness and alkalinity higher than 30 mg/L can significantly decrease the release of CML material by forming a calcium carbonate layer. The formation of the calcium carbonate layer can occur even if the initial water calcium carbonate precipitation potential (CCPP) is negative.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rebekah L. Martin, Owen Strom, Yang Song, Didier Mena-Aguilar, William J. Rhoads, Amy Pruden, Marc A. Edwards
Summary: There are uncertainties regarding the factors influencing Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in Flint, MI after a change in water source and interruption of corrosion control. The incidence of LD associated with residential exposure in summer 2015 was lower compared to 2014. A bench-scale study revealed that Legionella pneumophila grew extensively in the presence of cross-linked polyethylene pipes, but at lower levels with copper pipes. The addition of phosphate to copper pipes decreased copper levels and increased L. pneumophila to levels comparable with PEX pipes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rusty J. Carvajal-Nigro, Jeannie M. Purchase, Kelsey J. Pieper, Adrienne Katner, Marc Edwards
Summary: Point-of-use household water filters are effective in removing lead from drinking water, but they can become clogged when iron is present, leading to increased treatment costs and consumer dissatisfaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
