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

Water stress has become a perennial concern in most of the developing countries due to
rapid urbanization and population growth. As the growing population requires more fresh …

This study compared the heavy metal concentration in water, sediment, and shrimp at
different growth stages of culture and subsequently evaluated the ecotoxicological and …

The increase in the surface and groundwater contamination due to global population
growth, industrialization, proliferation of pathogens, emerging pollutants, heavy metals, and …

Microorganisms play important roles in the maintenance of many natural and man-made
phenomenon in the environment. They serve positive functions that make life easier and …

The biological wastewater treatment processes include bioremediation of wastewater which
involves aerobic treatment and anaerobic treatment, phytoremediation of wastewater and …

ABSTRACT A comparative study was carried out to evaluate the efficiency of different
substrate materials along with macrophytes Typha latifolia and Cyperus rotundus in treating …

Various anthropogenic activities continuously affect the quality of water adversely leading to
its transformation into wastewater. The wastewater comprises a wide range of heavy metals …

Rapid urbanization is essential for growth and economic viability at global level, promoting
the extensive industrialization. Rapid industrialization also comes with more water demand …

Biotechnology involves the provision of services to society by microbial communities. By
using microorganisms to detoxify contaminated water, one such service offers …