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View article: Spatio-temporal trends in microplastic presence in the sediments of the River Thames catchment (UK)
Spatio-temporal trends in microplastic presence in the sediments of the River Thames catchment (UK) Open
This study investigated the spatio-temporal variability of microplastics (MPs) in the sediments of the River Thames (UK) catchment over 30 months (July 2019 - Dec 2021). The average MP concentration was 61 items kg-1 d.w., with …
View article: Barriers to, and opportunities for off-grid sanitation provision in the rapidly urbanizing city of Mekelle, Ethiopia: Reimagining human waste as “brown gold” for environmental management and livelihood improvement
Barriers to, and opportunities for off-grid sanitation provision in the rapidly urbanizing city of Mekelle, Ethiopia: Reimagining human waste as “brown gold” for environmental management and livelihood improvement Open
Inappropriate or poorly constructed sanitation is becoming one of the major challenges confronting rapidly urbanizing cities in the global south such as Ethiopia. This study was carried out to understand the sanitation and solid waste mana…
View article: Spatio-temporal variations in microplastic presence and composition in the sediments of the R. Thames (UK) and its tributaries
Spatio-temporal variations in microplastic presence and composition in the sediments of the R. Thames (UK) and its tributaries Open
<p>Rivers form major conduits for land-derived plastic waste, with the annual emission of plastics to the world’s oceans currently being quantified at as much as 2.7 million metric tons. In particular, riverbed sediments ha…
View article: A Longitudinal Study of Bacteriophages as Indicators of Norovirus Contamination of Mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Their Overlying Waters
A Longitudinal Study of Bacteriophages as Indicators of Norovirus Contamination of Mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Their Overlying Waters Open
Sewage pollution leads to the contamination of bivalve shellfish by pathogenic microorganisms. Bacterial indicators support the management of risks associated with the consumption of shellfish; however, they often fail to indicate adequate…
View article: Evaluation of Low-Cost Phage-Based Microbial Source Tracking Tools for Elucidating Human Fecal Contamination Pathways in Kolkata, India
Evaluation of Low-Cost Phage-Based Microbial Source Tracking Tools for Elucidating Human Fecal Contamination Pathways in Kolkata, India Open
Graphical Abstract Phages infecting Bacteroides fragilis strain GB-124 and non-source specific somatic coliphages (SOMCPH) were deployed for identification of fecal contamination pathways in Kolkata, India. Analyses of environmental sample…
View article: Spatio-temporal patterns in microplastic pollution of surface waters and sediments within the R. Thames (UK) and its tributaries
Spatio-temporal patterns in microplastic pollution of surface waters and sediments within the R. Thames (UK) and its tributaries Open
<p>It is currently predicted that rivers deliver as much as 80% of plastic waste into the marine environment, including microplastics (MP) <5 mm in size. Yet, the transfer mechanisms of MP in river systems remain poorly understood…
View article: Wastewater Reuse and Public Health (South East Water)
Wastewater Reuse and Public Health (South East Water) Open
Water deficit, exacerbated by global population increases and climate change, necessitates the investigation of alternative non-traditional water sources to augment existing supplies. Indirect potable reuse (IPR) represents a promising alt…
View article: Genome Characterization of a Novel Wastewater Bacteroides fragilis Bacteriophage (vB_BfrS_23) and its Host GB124
Genome Characterization of a Novel Wastewater Bacteroides fragilis Bacteriophage (vB_BfrS_23) and its Host GB124 Open
Bacteroides spp. are part of the human intestinal microbiota but can under some circumstances become clinical pathogens. Phages are a potentially valuable therapeutic treatment option for many pathogens, but phage therapy for pathog…
View article: A longitudinal study of the association between domestic contact with livestock and contamination of household point-of-use stored drinking water in rural Siaya County (Kenya)
A longitudinal study of the association between domestic contact with livestock and contamination of household point-of-use stored drinking water in rural Siaya County (Kenya) Open
The presence of livestock (particularly goats) and poultry within household compounds increases POU water contamination risk, suggesting the need for improved interventions to address cross-contamination within rural domestic settings. Wit…
View article: Riverine microplastics: Behaviour, spatio-temporal variability, and recommendations for standardised sampling and monitoring
Riverine microplastics: Behaviour, spatio-temporal variability, and recommendations for standardised sampling and monitoring Open
View article: The role of biostabilisation in controlling microplastic flux in rivers
The role of biostabilisation in controlling microplastic flux in rivers Open
<p>Microplastic burden in aquatic environments is now recognised as a potential threat to human and environmental health.  Although microplastic transfers to the ocean from the terrestrial river network contributes up to 90%…
View article: Pathogen infection risk to recreational water users, associated with surface waters impacted by de facto and indirect potable reuse activities
Pathogen infection risk to recreational water users, associated with surface waters impacted by de facto and indirect potable reuse activities Open
View article: Storm Response of Fluvial Sedimentary Microplastics
Storm Response of Fluvial Sedimentary Microplastics Open
Up to 80% of the plastics in the oceans are believed to have been transferred from river networks. Microplastic contamination of river sediments has been found to be pervasive at the global scale and responsive to periods of flooding. Howe…
View article: Assessment of Recommendation for the Containment and Disinfection of Human Excreta in Cholera Treatment Centers
Assessment of Recommendation for the Containment and Disinfection of Human Excreta in Cholera Treatment Centers Open
Containment, safe handling and disinfection of human excreta in cholera treatment centers (CTC) are key to preventing the onward spread of the disease. This study compared the efficacy of three chlorine-based approaches at concentrations o…
View article: Tiered approach for integral assessment of sanitation, water supply and hygiene health risks in rural Brasil
Tiered approach for integral assessment of sanitation, water supply and hygiene health risks in rural Brasil Open
Health risks from excreta-borne pathogens come from may exposure routes in rural Brazil A tiered approach was developed for a holistic assessment of the risk via sanitation, drinking water and hygiene Excreta-borne exposure pathways have a…
View article: Using indicators to assess microbial treatment and disinfection efficacy
Using indicators to assess microbial treatment and disinfection efficacy Open
View article: Assessment of recommended approaches for containment and safe handling of human excreta in emergency settings
Assessment of recommended approaches for containment and safe handling of human excreta in emergency settings Open
Ebola and cholera treatment centres (ETC and CTC) generate considerable quantities of excreta that can further the transmission of disease amongst patients and health workers. Therefore, approaches for the safe handling, containment and re…
View article: Global Distribution of Human-Associated Fecal Genetic Markers in Reference Samples from Six Continents
Global Distribution of Human-Associated Fecal Genetic Markers in Reference Samples from Six Continents Open
Numerous bacterial genetic markers are available for the molecular detection of human sources of fecal pollution in environmental waters. However, widespread application is hindered by a lack of knowledge regarding geographical stability, …
View article: Human‐specific phages infecting<i>Enterococcus</i>host strain MW47: are they reliable microbial source tracking markers?
Human‐specific phages infecting<i>Enterococcus</i>host strain MW47: are they reliable microbial source tracking markers? Open
The results suggest that while Enterococcus MW47 phages appear to be a potentially valuable MST tools, significant variations in the persistence of the different phages mean that the approach should be used with caution, as this may advers…
View article: Resolution of habitat-associated ecogenomic signatures in bacteriophage genomes and application to microbial source tracking
Resolution of habitat-associated ecogenomic signatures in bacteriophage genomes and application to microbial source tracking Open
Just as the expansion in genome sequencing has revealed and permitted the exploitation of phylogenetic signals embedded in bacterial genomes, the application of metagenomics has begun to provide similar insights at the ecosystem level for …
View article: The application of phage-based faecal pollution markers to predict the concentration of adenoviruses in mussels (<i>Mytilus edulis</i>) and their overlying waters
The application of phage-based faecal pollution markers to predict the concentration of adenoviruses in mussels (<i>Mytilus edulis</i>) and their overlying waters Open
Phage-based detection may be particularly advantageous in low-resource settings where viral infectious disease presents a significant burden to human health.
View article: Removal of phages and viral pathogens in a full-scale MBR: Implications for wastewater reuse and potable water
Removal of phages and viral pathogens in a full-scale MBR: Implications for wastewater reuse and potable water Open
View article: Limitations of chlorine disinfection of human excreta: implications for Ebola disease control
Limitations of chlorine disinfection of human excreta: implications for Ebola disease control Open
Various NGO guidelines suggest that human excreta may be disinfected by the application of concentrated (e.g., 0.5%) chlorine solutions. However, chlorine-based disinfectants are thought to rapidly lose their bactericidal and virucidal pro…
View article: Minimizing the Risk of Disease Transmission in Emergency Settings: Novel In Situ Physico-Chemical Disinfection of Pathogen-Laden Hospital Wastewaters
Minimizing the Risk of Disease Transmission in Emergency Settings: Novel In Situ Physico-Chemical Disinfection of Pathogen-Laden Hospital Wastewaters Open
The operation of a health care facility, such as a cholera or Ebola treatment center in an emergency setting, results in the production of pathogen-laden wastewaters that may potentially lead to onward transmission of the disease. The rese…