RSC – Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol. latest articles- Full-scale hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) upgrade enhances the removal of organic micropollutants March 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01208B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Narasimman Lakshminarasimman, Sondus Jamal, Leslie Bragg, Mark Servos, Wayne ParkerHybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) integrate a range of redox conditions with increased biomass residence times in biofilms to create conditions […]Narasimman Lakshminarasimman
- PFAS reduction during biosolids drying correlates to initial moisture content and is accompanied by detection of PFAS in dryer condensate March 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01120E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jessica Calteux, Lynne Moss, Rosely Ayala, Aileen Baza, Zhongzhe Liu, Eric Redman, Taryn McKnight, Fabrizio Sabba, Leon Downing, Patrick McNamaraAfter drying biosolids at 105 °C, PFAS concentrations in the solids decreased […]Jessica Calteux
- Performance Restoration of Membranes Degraded by Fouling and Wetting in Membrane Distillation February 27, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00053C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Joowan Lim, Seung Mo Kang, Chanyoung Kim, Dowon Chae, Hosung Lee, Sangho Lee, June-Seok Choi, Pyung-Kyu ParkMembrane distillation (MD) is a promising technology for desalination due to its ability to produce […]Joowan Lim
- Impact of ZVI and sulfidated ZVI on sulfate-reducing microbial communities and implications for groundwater remediation February 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00039H, PaperNofil Khan, Asef Redwan, Syful Islam, Lingfei Fan, Weile Yan, Kayleigh MillerickSulfidation enhances ZVI compatibility with sulfate-reducing bacteria, shifts microbial community composition, and supports integrated ZVI-SRB strategies for in situ remediation under sulfidic conditions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Nofil Khan
- Association of pBI143 with Gastrointestinal Pathogens and Threshold-Based Prediction of Salmonella spp. Outbreaks February 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01033K, PaperMustafa Ali, Ocean Thakali, Tamunobelema Solomon, Tania Moharrery, Daniel A Nwaubani, Samendra SherchanWastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) offers population-level insights into enteric pathogen circulation and potential outbreak activity. We conducted a year-long (2024) surveillance across two wastewater treatment plants in Baltimore, MD (50 influent...The content of this RSS […]Mustafa Ali
- Multimodal Prediction of Sludge Volume Index for Monitoring Sludge Settling Performance February 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00470E, PaperLijie Zhao, Zhile Li, Mingzhong Huang, Zhenpeng GaoThe sludge volume index (SVI) is a crucial parameter for evaluating the sludge settling performance in wastewater treatment plants. However, existing methods that utilize process parameters or visual features lack...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Lijie Zhao
- Sodium Hypochlorite Oxidation of Imazalil: Mechanistic Insights and Byproduct Profiling February 17, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00025H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Armando ZarrelliImazalil is a broad-spectrum fungicide widely used in the post-harvest treatment of citrus and other fruits, and it’s frequently detected in surface waters and wastewater due to its high persistence...The […]Armando Zarrelli
- Rapid and quantitative loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for discriminatory detection of Vibrio cholerae February 17, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01147G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Seju Kang, Meret Zimmermann, Michelle Reinhart, Timothy R. JulianCholera outbreaks continue to pose significant public health challenges, particularly in resource-constrained regions of Africa and Southeast Asia.To cite this article before page […]Seju Kang
- Coagulation performance and mechanisms of polymeric zirconium coagulants: insights from integrated experiments and simulations February 16, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00050A, PaperHailing Li, Xinyue Wu, Luwen Qi, Yudong Nie, Lei Zhang, Yuyang Xiao, Yue Shen, Qian Shen, Tiantao ZhaoThis study systematically compared the coagulation effects and mechanisms of polymeric zirconium coagulants with different counterions under different basicity conditions and provided theoretical support for subsequent practical applications.To cite […]Hailing Li
- Climate change effects on seawater reverse osmosis desalination: an Australian case study February 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00805K, PaperGustavo Leite Dias Pereira, Jorge Paz-Ferreiro, José Luís Cortina, Abhijit Date, Veeriah JegatheesanOcean acidification, rising sea temperatures, and changes in seawater composition can affect permeate quality and cause emissions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Gustavo Leite Dias Pereira
- Upgrading the two-stage partial nitritation/anammox process: high-rate partial nitritation with hydroxyapatite-enhanced anammox granular sludge February 5, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00850F, Critical Review Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ying Song, Lan Lin, Chao Rong, Yu-You LiTwo-stage partial nitritation/anammox process.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Ying Song
- Optimization strategies for urban sewage pipe networks in a representative city in China based on multi-dimensional precision assessment February 4, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01142F, PaperWeiqiang Rao, Zhenbei Wang, Chen Li, Junda Lai, Yunci Zhang, Lirong Zhao, Yujin Gan, Keke Zhao, Fei QiOptimization strategies for urban sewage pipe networks based on multi-dimensional precision assessment.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Weiqiang Rao
- A chitosan-modified buckwheat hull biochar dynamic adsorption column as a sustainable and efficient technology for lead-acid battery wastewater treatment February 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01081K, PaperJiayu Zhao, Qian Luo, Wenlong Zhao, Cong Li, Junyang Xiao, Junfeng Li, Xuemei ZhuA dynamic system using chitosan-modified buckwheat biochar (KQB) efficiently removes Pb(II) via surface complexation, offering superior performance over conventional coagulation methods.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Jiayu Zhao
- Surveillance of Vibrio cholerae in a non-sewered sanitation refugee camp setting using culture methods: Dzaleka camp, Malawi January 30, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00871A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Brandie Banner Shackelford, Petros Chigwechokha, Ernest Chilalika, Lucious Ziba, Christopher Misomali, Mphatso Kanjiru, Patrick Buleya, Ruth Lusungu Nyirenda, Marlene K. Wolfe, Rochelle H. HolmRefugees living in camps may be particularly vulnerable […]Brandie Banner Shackelford
- New insights into the occurrence and fate of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances in textile dyeing wastewater along different treatment processes to receiving rivers January 29, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00884K, PaperLei-lei Lu, Ping Chen, Ning Wang, Guo-dong Kang, Jing-long Liu, Sheng-hu Zhang, Jian-qiu Chen, Ping WuDifferent textile dyeing wastewater treatment processes caused PFAS dynamic alteration.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Lei-lei Lu
- Impact of batch seeding on the development of biological activated carbon filter for the simultaneous removal of organics, nitrogen, and emerging contaminants from secondary effluents January 27, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,742-758DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00929D, PaperSrikanth V, Bhanu Prakash VellankiBatch seeding on GAC accelerated biofilm formation by beneficial microbes and significantly reduced the initial startup time. The BAC filter showed enhanced removal of organics, nitrogen and contaminants including recalcitrant antibiotics and hormones.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Srikanth V
- Photoelectrocatalytic advanced oxidation of dyes and pharmaceuticals: a comprehensive review of electrode materials, reactor designs, mechanisms and influencing parameters January 22, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,457-498DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00831J, Tutorial ReviewSalman Khan, Syed Aamir Hussain, Umme Kalsoom, Wisal Ahmad, Sobia Yaseen, Abdullah Ayaz, Awais Qarni, Noor S. Shah, Abdulaziz Al-Anazi, Javed Ali Khan, Changseok HanWater pollution is a significant environmental concern that necessitates the development of effective treatment techniques to mitigate its adverse impacts on human […]Salman Khan
- Deep sludge dewatering enhanced by biochar skeletons from different sources: performance comparison and mechanistic insights January 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,698-712DOI: 10.1039/D5EW00718F, PaperPengchong Wen, Yunfan Bao, Pengyu Liu, Zheng GeMulti-source biochar skeletons from anaerobic sludge, surplus sludge, and rice husks enhance sludge permeability and enable deep dewatering by providing structural support and adsorbing EPS.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryPengchong Wen
- Advanced treatment of facultative lagoon effluent: microfiltration and nanofiltration for water reuse January 12, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,713-726DOI: 10.1039/D5EW01220A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Christopher B. Yazzie, Lauren Vasquez, Jack Welchert, Doorae Lee, Maya L. Begay, Matthew L. Begay, Shazia Tabassum Hakim, Charles Gerba, Vasiliki KaranikolaThis study shows that combined microfiltration–nanofiltration (MF–NF) treatment effectively removes contaminants […]Christopher B. Yazzie
- Quantifying the hydraulic conditions that govern discolouration material behaviour in drinking water distribution systems January 10, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW00873E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Reinar Lokk, Joby Boxall, Stewart HusbandSedimentation and cohesive layer behaviour differentiated in drinking water networks.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Reinar Lokk
- Full-scale hybrid membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) upgrade enhances the removal of organic micropollutants March 2, 2026
