This paper is the first critical review of the technology of water treatment via biological
process for contaminants removal from water resources. The biological process is …

In this work, the occurrence of contaminants in drinking water sources was described in
relation to their treatment options based on both conventional (eg, coagulation-flocculation …

Safe drinking water remains a major global challenge, especially in rural areas where,
according to UNICEF, 80% of those without access to improved water systems reside. While …

Household, or point-of-use (POU), water treatments are effective alternatives to provide safe
drinking water in locations isolated from a water treatment and distribution network. The …

In recent years, many studies have been conducted on using different filter media in
bioretention systems for stormwater runoff treatment. This critical review paper provides a …

Highlights•Transmission of viruses in water has a significant impact on public
health.•Contaminated groundwater and recreational water cause majority of virus-related …

Conventional onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs) could potentially contribute to
the transmission of infectious diseases caused by waterborne pathogenic microorganisms …

Concerns have been raised about the risks that pharmaceuticals and personal care
products (PPCPs) in aquatic environments posed to humans and the environment. In recent …

In industrial countries, we take safe drinking water for granted. Due to an increase in world
population, the microbiological safety of drinking water is becoming a worldwide concern …

The biosand filter is a household-scale point-of-use water filtration system based on slow
sand filtration, but modified for intermittent operation. Studies on slow sand filters show that …