Conference paper
Modelling the fate of micropollutants in the water cycle at urban and peri-urban scale – An integrated perspective towards the impacts of water reuse
Polytechnic University of Milan1
DHI Water - Environment - Health2
Environmental Fate & Effect of Chemicals, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark3
Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark4
Urban Water Systems, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark5
An integrated model was developed, calibrated and validated to predict the fate of micropollutants (MPs) and the human health risks that these substances pose when wastewater is reused for agricultural purposes. Results showed that pharmaceuticals (e.g., the anti-inflammatory drug paracetamol) can form during in-sewer transit from other metabolites and posing a potential risk (Hazard Quotient for infants = 10-2) if wastewater is not treated before irrigation.
The model can represent a relevant decision-support tool to plan barriers for reducing the risk associated to MPs.
| Language: | English |
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| Year: | 2019 |
| Proceedings: | 12th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse |
| Types: | Conference paper |
| ORCIDs: | Trapp, Stefan and Vezzaro, Luca |
