RSC – Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol. latest articles- Enhancing source water quality predictions to improve treatment by integrating watershed data on water quality, river flow and rainfall into interpretable machine learning algorithms June 14, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00235H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Christian Ortiz-Lopez, Christian Bouchard, Manuel J. RodriguezRaw water quality used for municipal water treatment is impacted during and after rainfall events and the resultant changes in river flow. Recently, raw water […]Christian Ortiz-Lopez
- Characterizing the impact of geometry on the performance of inline-coagulation pretreatment systems with helical flocculators June 10, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00221H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Joseph D. Ladouceur, Roberto M. Narbaitz, Christopher Q. LanHelical flocculators with different combinations of helical coil pitch, diameter, and pipe length produced flocs with varying mean size, structure, and concentration. These […]Joseph D. Ladouceur
- Suspect screening of disinfection byproduct precursors in water treatment processes using ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry June 10, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01131K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Juliana R. Laszakovits, Allison A. MacKayDisinfection byproducts (DBPs) formed by reaction between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and chlorine remain a persistent challenge for producing high quality drinking water.To cite this article […]Juliana R. Laszakovits
- Enabling data for decision making on drinking water safety through fit-for-purpose laboratories June 7, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00347H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Saskia Nowicki, Jackline Muturi, Marisa Boller, Sital Uprety, Bal Makunda Kunwar, Cliff Nyaga, MARY SAMMY, Md. Ferozur Rahaman, Nurul Osman, Sara Marks, Katrina CharlesIn low resource and remote areas where billions […]Saskia Nowicki
- Experimental evaluation of Ascaris egg survival during vermicomposting of faeces June 3, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00117C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yogesh J. Badekar, Laure Sioné, Nathalie De Wilde, Stijn Casaert, Bruno Levecke, Michael R. TempletonEvaluation of tiger worms for Ascaris egg degradation in controlled biodigesters replicating a tiger worm toilet under […]Yogesh J. Badekar
- Biofilms as an early indicator of Legionella colonisation within evaporative cooling towers June 2, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01112D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Michael Kerry, Joby Boxall, Brian Crook, Adrian Parris, Duncan Smith, Jodi Brookes, Katherine FishCooling towers are the source of over a quarter of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks. They provide ideal conditions for […]Michael Kerry
- Water and biofilm microbial ecology at the outlet of a storage tank in a drinking water distribution network May 31, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00153J, PaperMéry Ndione, Gilles Mayot, Azimdine Habib, Rémy Agniel, Laura Pasquereau, Karim Helmi, Karine Delabre, Yannick Petillon, Sylvie Thibert, Patrick Di MartinoQuantitative and qualitative analysis of planktonic microorganisms and biofilms at the outlet of a storage tank within a distribution network identified parameters that constitute a risk […]Méry Ndione
- Dissolved methane dynamics and isotopic source analysis in the Chongqing section of the Yangtze River, Three Gorges Reservoir May 31, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01164G, PaperYu Qin, Fushen Wei, Wenli Li, Weiying Li, Yao Chen, Zhen Liu, Shixin ZhangStable carbon isotopes show that acetoclastic methanogenesis dominates dissolved CH4 production in the Chongqing Yangtze River section, with GJT acting as a backwater hotspot in autumn bottom water.To cite this article before page […]Yu Qin
- Dynamics of household adaptive capacity and water insecurity in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta May 28, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00111D, PaperDavid Rodgers, Nguyễn Ánh Minh, Naomi Carrard, Jeremy Kohlitz, Tim FosterRapid decline in groundwater resources is widespread globally and has accelerated in recent years impacting the water security of groundwater dependent communities.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]David Rodgers
- Quantitative chemical oxygen demand prediction model based on improved African vulture optimization algorithm May 28, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01047K, PaperXin Wang, Xiaomei Cui, Qiaoling DuUV-vis spectroscopy is crucial for online COD detection in surface water monitoring.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryXin Wang
- Effect of side-stream conditions on the release of dissolved organic matter in the side-stream enhanced biological phosphorus removal process May 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00198J, PaperXinyu Jing, Dongqi Wang, Lu Qin, Haiyu Meng, Yuxin Song, Xiaosheng Jing, Mingqi Zhu, Yishan Lin, Ruoyu Wu, Jiake LiOptimizing side-stream retention time (∼72 h) minimizes dissolved organic matter release while sustaining robust phosphorus removal. Prolonged fermentation risks water quality by accumulating refractory humic substances.To cite […]Xinyu Jing
- Adsorption coupled with biodegradation removal of actual pharmaceutical wastewater: effect of reaction conditions and microbial community assessment May 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00031B, PaperMenglin Chen, Qingjian Xie, Xuesong Chu, Shu Gao, Yayuan Mo, Yuhang Chen, Boxiao Ding, Xiangfeng LinPharmaceutical wastewater underwent treatment through a combined process involving adsorption and biodegradation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Menglin Chen
- Removal of Lead Phosphate Nanoparticles from Drinking Water by Hydrogen Peroxide Photolysis Combined with Point-of-Use Filtration May 26, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00248J, CommunicationCheng Tan, Haizhou LiuU.S. EPA recently announced the revision of Lead and Copper Rule to establish a new lead action level at 10 µg/L; however, the formation and release of lead phosphate nanoparticles...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryCheng Tan
- Mechanisms Underlying the Enhanced Removal of Nutrients at the Sediment-Water Interface Using Mixed Aeration Augmented with Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri May 20, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00246C, PaperXu Zou, Ruihua Cao, Qiqi Wan, Zhihao Zhan, Qiyan Wang, Tinglin Huang, Gang WenThe sediment–water interface (SWI) is a critical zone for material cycling in deep-water reservoirs but is highly vulnerable to organic pollution and eutrophication. Although mixed aeration can enhance oxygen availability...The content of this […]Xu Zou
- Efficient removal of H-acid from industrial wastewater via Ag2ZrO3 nanocatalyst-mediated advanced oxidation and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biodegradation May 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00410E, PaperSakshi R. Barad, G. S. Gaikwad, Atul V. Maldhure, Atul V. WankhadeVisible-light-driven Ag2ZrO3 photocatalysis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biodegradation provide efficient and sustainable pathways for H-acid remediation from industrial wastewater.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Sakshi R. Barad
- Emerging technologies for phthalate removal from wastewater: a critical review with techno-economic and life cycle considerations May 19, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01013F, Critical ReviewKoran Barman, Yasser Bashir, Divyanshu Sikarwar, Sovik DasSources, human exposure routes, health risks, and emerging treatment technologies for phthalates, including a comprehensive review of existing TEA, LCA, and SWOT studies and future outlooks.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Koran Barman
- Evaluating interferences in the external calibration method for hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity measurement May 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00171H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Fateme Mohamadi, Tianyi Chen, Ron Hofmann, Chengjin WangMethylene blue exhibits negligible reactivity toward non-hydroxyl radicals.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Fateme Mohamadi
- From contamination to restoration: microbial dynamics after rainwater backflow into a pilot-scale drinking water distribution system May 18, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6EW00163G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Thomas Pluym, Fien Waegenaar, Brecht Simkens, Sander Pottie, Jorien Favere, Nico Boon, Bart De GussemeRainwater backflow rapidly disrupted drinking water biostability, increasing microbial load, organic carbon, and ATP, and altering bacterial […]Thomas Pluym
- Friend or foe? The unintended consequences of L-cysteine in microbiologically influenced corrosion experiments May 14, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, 12,1953-1964DOI: 10.1039/D6EW00159A, PaperM. A. Javed, D. C. Fong, S. A. WadeL-Cysteine accelerates SRB MIC of steel via biofilm/sulfide metabolism (not O2 scavenging), challenging its use in standardized MIC testing.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryM. A. Javed
- Effective biofouling control of reverse osmosis membranes via plant extract coatings May 14, 2026Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5EW01127B, PaperFarzin Saffarimiandoab, Alireza Shamsinezhad, Hamidreza Mirzaei, Sadegh Saffarzadeh Hosseini, Nicky Eshtiaghi, Mohammad Hossein SarrafzadehBiofouling, as a main challenge in reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, has been attempted to be mitigated via surface modification of membranes via synthetic chemicals.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Farzin Saffarimiandoab
- Enhancing source water quality predictions to improve treatment by integrating watershed data on water quality, river flow and rainfall into interpretable machine learning algorithms June 14, 2026
