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School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
Prof. Dr. Chris Zevenbergen
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands
Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China

Sustainable Development of Clean Water and Sanitation

Abstract submission deadline
15 January 2026
Manuscript submission deadline
15 March 2026
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Dear Colleagues,

Currently, approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, while 4.2 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation services. This crisis disproportionately affects women and girls, who are often responsible for collecting water and are vulnerable to violence and the health risks associated with poor sanitation. By utilizing isotopic techniques, the quality and quantity of water resources can be studied. Naturally occurring isotopes in water are used to determine where the water came from, its age, its susceptibility to contamination, and how water resources move and interact above and below ground. Isotopic techniques are also employed to better understand and adapt to the effects of climate change, and to map the size of water resources, including groundwater reservoirs hidden underground. The quality of water is often affected by human activities and infrastructure, making this source of life a threat to life. Water sources can be contaminated with heavy metals, complex organic compounds (such as petroleum byproducts or pharmaceuticals), radioactive isotopes, and trace elements. This can affect not only humans, but all forms of life. Nuclear and isotopic techniques are used to detect and analyze contaminants and track their movement. Certain contaminants in wastewater produced by industrial processes can also be destroyed using techniques such as electron beam irradiation. This can enhance the cleanliness and safety of water for the environment.

Prof. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh
Prof. Dr. Chris Zevenbergen
Prof. Dr. Dafang Fu
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • clean water
  • water sanitation
  • water purification
  • water reuse
  • isotopic techniques
  • nuclear techniques

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Clean Technologies
cleantechnol
4.0 6.1 2019 30 Days CHF 1600 Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ijerph
- 7.3 2004 24.3 Days CHF 2500 Submit
Membranes
membranes
3.3 6.1 2011 16.6 Days CHF 2200 Submit
Microorganisms
microorganisms
4.1 7.4 2013 13.4 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Water
water
3.0 5.8 2009 16.5 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Separations
separations
2.5 3.0 2014 12.4 Days CHF 2600 Submit

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