Validation of technology developed for organic micro-pollutant removal from the Sydney Olympic Park Water Reclamation and Reuse Scheme

Project Member(s): Vigneswaran, S., Kandasamy, J., Loganathan, P.

Funding or Partner Organisation: CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE)
CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE)

Start year: 2018

Summary: Organic micro-pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products are emerging contaminants in water bodies that are currently causing much concern because of the potential health risks to non-target species particularly in aquatic environments. Membrane technology is currently growing at a great rate due to its excellent ability to remove contaminants and smaller footprint requiring less space compared to in water reuse applications due to its greater efficiency in removing contaminants including organic micro-pollutants. The results of the study would provide useful information to number of water reclamation plants in designing appropriate measures to reduce organic micro-pollutants concentrations in ROC before discharge.

FOR Codes: Urban and Industrial Water Management, Environmental Technologies, Environmentally sustainable engineering , Terrestrial systems and management not elsewhere classified

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