M. Macova

TL;DR: This study investigates the fate of trace organic chemicals in three full-scale reclamation plants using ozonation followed by biological activated carbon filtration to treat wastewater treatment plant effluents to reduce the discharge of TrOCs into the environment or their presence in water recycling schemes.

TL;DR: Assessment of the removal of organic micropollutants and the concurrent reduction of their biological activity in a full scale reclamation plant treating secondary effluent found that the main ozonation formed oxidation by-products but decreased the level of non-specific toxicity and other specific toxic modes of action.

TL;DR: It is concluded that BAC filtration without pre-ozonation could be implemented as a low cost advanced treatment option to improve WWTP effluent chemical quality.

TL;DR: TEQ proved to be useful and easily communicable despite some limitations and uncertainties in their derivation based on the mixture toxicity theory and the results obtained were reproducible, robust and sensitive.

TL;DR: A bioanalytical test battery was used to monitor the removal efficiency of organic micropollutants during advanced wastewater treatment in the South Caboolture Water Reclamation Plant, Queensland, Australia as discussed by the authors.