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Microbial Characteristics of Drinking Water

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2024) | Viewed by 1368

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College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Interests: drinking water treatment applications; tracking microbial contamination; water pollution prevention and control; microbial communities in distribution systems; microbial contamination; microbiological stability; microbiological safety
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Dear Colleagues,

The primary focus is to contribute to the knowledge and solutions in the field of water treatment, specifically in the context of microbial contamination. The scope of discussion for this Special Issue revolves around addressing challenges related to drinking water treatment applications, with a particular emphasis on the tracking of microbial contamination in water sources and researching measures for the prevention as well as control of water pollution. The covered areas include microorganisms in water sources, microbial communities in distribution systems, microbial contamination, and control technologies.

In particular, the topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Studying the characteristics of microbial communities in water sources;
  • Researching the safety and stability of microorganisms;
  • Water recycling and microbial contamination;
  • Tracking microbial contamination in water sources;
  • Microbiological safety in water treatment.

The purpose is to advance understanding and propose effective measures for ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water.

This Special Issue will complement and build upon the existing literature in the field of water treatment, particularly in relation to microbial contamination. By emphasizing the tracking of microbial contamination, safety studies, and innovative technologies, such as contamination control, this Special Issue aims to contribute novel insights and practical solutions to the broader discourse on water treatment. It seeks to align with and extend the current state of knowledge, addressing gaps and providing new perspectives on ensuring the microbiological safety and stability of drinking water.

Prof. Dr. Weiying Li
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • drinking water treatment applications
  • tracking microbial contamination
  • water pollution prevention and control
  • microbial communities in distribution systems
  • microbial contamination
  • microbiological stability
  • microbiological safety

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The Study of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal Efficiency in Urbanized River Systems Using Artificial Wetland Systems with Different Substrates
by Ran Chi, Zhongqing Wei, Longcong Gong, Guosheng Zhang, Duo Wen and Weiying Li
Water 2024, 16(22), 3309; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16223309 - 18 Nov 2024
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Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of five commercial substrates (zeolite, volcanic rock, gravel, magic rack, and ceramic pellets) in removing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from urban river systems using constructed wetlands. By employing X-ray CT and NGS technologies, we analyzed the physical [...] Read more.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of five commercial substrates (zeolite, volcanic rock, gravel, magic rack, and ceramic pellets) in removing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from urban river systems using constructed wetlands. By employing X-ray CT and NGS technologies, we analyzed the physical structure of the substrates and the microbial communities they harbor. The results indicated that volcanic rock and ceramic pellets, due to their high porosity and specific surface area, performed exceptionally well in nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Specifically, the microbial systems with these two substrates achieved ammonia nitrogen removal rates of 89.86% and 88.45%, total nitrogen removal rates of 78.78% and 74.97%, and total phosphorus removal rates of 92.67% and 80.82%, respectively, within a 7-day period. Furthermore, the microbial communities on volcanic rock and ceramic pellets were more diverse, which correlated with their high pollutant removal efficiency. The study further elucidated the synergistic role of substrate characteristics and microbial community structure and function in nitrogen and phosphorus removal, enhancing the understanding of the purification mechanisms in constructed wetlands. These findings provide a scientific basis for the ecological restoration of urban rivers and are significant for improving the quality of urban water environments. Full article
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