Disinfection and antimicrobial processes
Haitham Elnakar
Abstract
This is a review of some of the literature published in 2019 related to disinfection and antimicrobial processes. This review includes the following main sections: drinking water disinfection, wastewater disinfection, and antimicrobial resistance. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Emerging technologies to disinfect viruses in drinking water treatment plants are growing. Developing processes to adequately treat bypass wastewater exceeding the plant's capacity is crucial. Antimicrobial resistance poses a major challenge leading to being classified as emerging pollutants.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialMicrobiologyBiologyPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsWater Treatment and DisinfectionAntimicrobial agents and applications