Water System Pollution: Monitoring and Control

Dear Colleagues,

Water quality degradation is a global concern due to population growth and industrialization. Due to climate change, the preservation of water quality is increasingly becoming a priority. Many anthropogenic activities are responsible for the emission of organic and inorganic contaminants to freshwater and marine environments worldwide. Toxic metals, phosphorus and nitrogen are examples of frequent contaminants of water systems derived from industrial and agricultural activities causing human and ecological risks. The geochemical assessment of water, by studying major and trace element concentrations, as well as isotopes, is essential to determine the origin and fate of contamination. Sediments may act as a repository for contaminants. Therefore, they should also be used to trace contamination and to evaluate the state of pollution of water systems. Therefore, water system monitoring is essential to support the adoption of the most appropriate management and control measures. The current Special Issue will cover high-quality research papers and review articles addressing advances in water quality monitoring and control, as well as legislative water development. Thus, this Thematic Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Impact of anthropogenic activities (mining, agricultural and industrial activities) and geochemical processes;
• Water–sediment interaction on the water quality;
• Trace metal contamination, human health and ecological risks;
• Climate change impacts on water quality;
• Contaminants distribution, speciation and bioavailability;
• Analytical methods to monitor the origin and fate of contaminants;
• Innovative monitoring and control techniques;
• Sustainable remediation and restoration techniques;
• Development of water policies and regulations.

Dr. Paula Carvalho
Dr. Joao M. Neto
Guest Editors

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