Which type of pollutants need to be controlled with priority in wastewater treatment plants: Traditional or emerging pollutants?

Yunqiao Zhou, Jing Meng, Meng Zhang, Shuqin Chen, Bo He, Hui Zhao, Qifeng Li, Sheng Zhang, Tieyu Wang

October 2019 Environ Int

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions show a balanced interest in both traditional pollutants like heavy metals and emerging ones such as PFASs and PPCPs, with responses emphasizing the environmental risks highlighted in the publication. Words such as 'priority,' 'risks,' and 'control' convey a sense of urgency, reflecting deep engagement and understanding of the pollutants' impacts on ecosystems.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of both traditional and emerging pollutants, showing general agreement on the need to prioritize control measures.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Participants demonstrate high interest by engaging actively with the topic, indicated by their curiosity about which pollutants should take precedence.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Posts reflect thoughtful engagement, with some discussing implications of sludge disposal and pollutant release pathways.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions highlight the environmental significance of the issue, emphasizing that effective pollutant management can substantially reduce ecological risks.

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Total Likes

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Wastewater treatment plants release both traditional pollutants like heavy metals (HMs) and emerging pollutants such as PFASs and PPCPs, which pose environmental risks.
  • The study analyzed pollutants in influent, effluent, and sludge from six WWTPs in China, finding that sludge disposal releases more PPCPs and HMs than effluent, while PFASs are more released via effluent.
  • The environmental risk of these pollutants was assessed based on their concentrations relative to their toxic thresholds, with algae and fish as indicator species to understand potential ecological impacts.