Evaluation of chemical and biological contaminants of emerging concern in treated wastewater intended for agricultural reuse
Nikiforos Alygizakis, Jakub Urík, Vasiliki G. Beretsou, Ioannis D. Kampouris, Aikaterini Galani, Martina Oswaldova, Thomas U. Berendonk, Peter Oswald, Νikolaos S. Τhomaidis, Jaroslav Slobodnı́k, Branislav Vrana, Despo Fatta‐Kassinos
Abstract
) were detected, highlighting potential chemical and biological hazards related to wastewater reuse practices. 16 CECs were prioritized following ecotoxicological risk assessment, whereas sul1 and the mobile resistant element (int1) showed the highest abundance. Comprehensive monitoring efforts using novel sampling methods such as passive sampling, wide-scope target screening and molecular analysis are required to assure safe application of wastewater reuse and avoid spread and crop uptake of potentially hazardous chemicals.