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ArticleHeliyon2024

A review of pathogen removal from municipal wastewater using advanced oxidation processes: Agricultural application, regrowth risks, and new perspectives.

Barnabas Oluoch, Takudzwa Mandizvo, William Musazura, Taruvinga Badza, Benton Otieno, Stephen Ojwach, Alfred Odindo

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Barnabas OluochCrop Science Discipline, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
Takudzwa MandizvoCrop Science Discipline, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
William MusazuraCrop Science Discipline, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
Taruvinga BadzaCrop Science Discipline, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
Benton OtienoWater, Sanitation & Hygiene Research & Development Centre (WASH R&D Centre), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College, 4041, Durban, South Africa.
Stephen OjwachChemistry Department, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
Alfred OdindoCrop Science Discipline, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private BagX01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pathogen removal in wastewater offers a chance to recover water and nutrients for crop production, reducing environmental contamination and public health risks. However, the risk of pathogens regrowing in treated effluents can endanger public health if reused in agriculture, attracting stringent reuse standards. While advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) promise to reduce pathogens, eliminating regrowth potential in AOP-treated effluents requires further scrutiny. This review aimed to summarize the available evidence on understanding pathogen reduction and regrowth potential in AOP-treated effluents, following best practices for scoping reviews like the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA). It covers recent pathogen studies under AOPs, current AOP investigations, the impact of AOP dosage and retention time on pathogen control, and challenges in reusing AOP-treated effluents for crop production. Additionally, it identifies areas needing improvement or complementary treatments for pathogen-free effluents with no regrowth potential. The review concludes by summarizing key findings and suggesting research areas for further exploration.

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Advanced oxidation processesPathogen reductionPathogen regrowthWastewater pathogensWastewater reuse challengesWastewater treatment

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PMID39498016
PMCPMC11533656

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