Water Pollution Control Technologies for the Sustainable Development of Watersheds
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 515
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water is the foundation of life, economic growth and ecological harmony. However, the accelerated development of industrialization, urbanization and agricultural expansion is seriously damaging the quality of the water in river basins around the world. This decline in water quality endangers ecosystems, public health, and our ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. As countries continue to advance their economies, the dual challenges of preventing water pollution and ensuring the long-term health of river basins have become more urgent and important than ever before.
The main causes of watershed pollution include agricultural runoff, industrial wastewater, and untreated domestic sewage. Addressing these issues requires not only innovative and region-specific water pollution control technologies, but also a holistic strategy that reconciles environmental protection with economic aspirations. Effective water pollution control measures are essential—not only to improve water quality, but also to restore ecosystems and ensure the sustainable development of watershed resources.
Given this urgency, there is an increasing need for advanced solutions that can curb pollution at the source, improve the efficiency of water treatment processes, and promote ecological restoration. This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers, engineers, policymakers and experts from various disciplines to explore the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities in water pollution control and watershed management, with a specific focus on benefits, pathways and technologies.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies to this Special Issue. Their research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Agricultural non-point source pollution prevention;
- Industrial wastewater treatment;
- Aquaculture wastewater treatment;
- Livestock and poultry wastewater treatment;
- Rural domestic wastewater treatment;
- Urban domestic wastewater treatment;
- Waste collection and disposal.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hongbo Xi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water pollution
- rural and domestic wastewater
- agricultural wastewater
- industrial wastewater
- waste collection and disposal
- watershed management
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