Jörg E. Drewes
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View article: Assessing the impact of water reuse for agricultural and urban irrigation based on the ecosystem service framework: evidence from a German case study
Assessing the impact of water reuse for agricultural and urban irrigation based on the ecosystem service framework: evidence from a German case study Open
Facing changing conditions like climate change, water-stressed regions are exploring alternative water supply options, including water reclamation for agricultural and urban irrigation purposes. While required technologies are available, h…
View article: PFAS screening in municipal wastewater effluents and mixed liquor – using TOP assay as a sum parameter
PFAS screening in municipal wastewater effluents and mixed liquor – using TOP assay as a sum parameter Open
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a point source for the release of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) into the environment. In our study we investigated wastewater effluent and mixed liquor samples for PFAS in order to…
View article: Rejection of viruses and mobile genetic elements by ceramic ultrafiltration membranes: impacts of operational conditions and implications for water reuse system performance validation
Rejection of viruses and mobile genetic elements by ceramic ultrafiltration membranes: impacts of operational conditions and implications for water reuse system performance validation Open
Virus removal by ultrafiltration (UF) membranes is crucial for ensuring safe water reuse practices as part of a multi-barrier system, yet removal efficiency can vary as a function of operational conditions. This study investigated the remo…
View article: Microbial safety and antibiotic resistance of crops after irrigation with reclaimed water
Microbial safety and antibiotic resistance of crops after irrigation with reclaimed water Open
Water scarcity is a growing global challenge and agricultural water reuse offers a viable solution. However, microbial safety concerns persist, particularly regarding pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). This study assessed mi…
View article: From wastewater to GIS-based reporting: the ANNA-WES data model for reliable biomarker tracking in wastewater and environmental surveillance
From wastewater to GIS-based reporting: the ANNA-WES data model for reliable biomarker tracking in wastewater and environmental surveillance Open
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has emerged as a useful additional diagnostic tool for public health management. For rapid reporting of results and an automated implementation of WBE as a monitoring tool, a…
View article: Hybrid Managed Aquifer Recharge – Effects of pretreatment on biodegradation of trace organic contaminants  
Hybrid Managed Aquifer Recharge – Effects of pretreatment on biodegradation of trace organic contaminants   Open
Pressure on freshwater resources is increasing due to growing water demand for agricultural, industrial and domestic use. The effects of climate change, such as longer periods of drought, further increase water demand. In addition to press…
View article: Water in a Heated World
Water in a Heated World Open
The report 'Water in a heated World' comes to the conclusion that national and international water policy must adapt to ongoing, accelerated changes in the global water cycle and respond to them quickly and comprehensively. The effects of …
View article: A Perspective on Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance as a Public Health Tool for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
A Perspective on Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance as a Public Health Tool for Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Geographical variations in infectious diseases create differences in public health priorities between high- and low-income countries. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face resource constraints that limit adherence to international …
View article: Wastewater-based epidemiology: deriving a SARS-CoV-2 data validation method to assess data quality and to improve trend recognition
Wastewater-based epidemiology: deriving a SARS-CoV-2 data validation method to assess data quality and to improve trend recognition Open
Introduction Accurate and consistent data play a critical role in enabling health officials to make informed decisions regarding emerging trends in SARS-CoV-2 infections. Alongside traditional indicators such as the 7-day-incidence rate, w…
View article: Trace Adsorptive Removal of PFAS from Water by Optimizing the UiO‐66 MOF Interface
Trace Adsorptive Removal of PFAS from Water by Optimizing the UiO‐66 MOF Interface Open
The confluence of pervasiveness, bioaccumulation, and toxicity in freshwater contaminants presents an environmental threat second to none. Exemplifying this trifecta, per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present an alarming hazard am…
View article: The ambivalent role of graphene oxide in anaerobic digestion: A review
The ambivalent role of graphene oxide in anaerobic digestion: A review Open
The capability of graphene oxide (GO) to enhance direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) and improve anaerobic digestion (AD) performance is gaining attention in AD literature. The present review discusses the implications of GO and i…
View article: Assuring reclaimed water quality using a multi-barrier treatment train according to the new EU non-potable water reuse regulation
Assuring reclaimed water quality using a multi-barrier treatment train according to the new EU non-potable water reuse regulation Open
In this study, we evaluated the ability of various pilot-scale treatment train combinations to meet the microbial requirements of the new European non-potable water reuse regulation 2020/741. The study utilized non-disinfected secondary ef…
View article: Groundwater remediation by in-situ membrane ozonation: Removal of aliphatic 1,4-dioxane and monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Groundwater remediation by in-situ membrane ozonation: Removal of aliphatic 1,4-dioxane and monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Open
Groundwater contamination by widespread and persistent organic compounds requires extensive treatment efforts, for example by in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO). In this study, we investigated ozone mass transfer and removal mechanisms of o…
View article: Ultrasonic degradation of GenX (HFPO-DA) - Performance comparison to PFOA and PFOS at high frequencies
Ultrasonic degradation of GenX (HFPO-DA) - Performance comparison to PFOA and PFOS at high frequencies Open
Sonolytic degradation kinetics of hexafluoropropylene oxide-dimer acid (HFPO-DA or GenX) were studied for the first time at four high ultrasonic frequencies (375, 580, 860 and 1,140 kHz) and three power densities (200, 300 and 400 W/L), an…
View article: Exploring the effects of intermittent aeration on the performance of nitrifying membrane-aerated biofilm reactors
Exploring the effects of intermittent aeration on the performance of nitrifying membrane-aerated biofilm reactors Open
Membrane-aerated biofilm reactors (MABRs) are an emerging technology for nutrient removal; however, a trade-off remains between their removal rate and oxygen transfer efficiency. This study compares nitrifying flow-through MABRs operated u…
View article: The Minus Approach Can Redefine the Standard of Practice of Drinking Water Treatment
The Minus Approach Can Redefine the Standard of Practice of Drinking Water Treatment Open
Chlorine-based disinfection for drinking water treatment (DWT) was one of the 20th century's great public health achievements, as it substantially reduced the risk of acute microbial waterborne disease. However, today's chlorinated drinkin…
View article: Improved Recovery of Overloaded Anaerobic Batch Reactors by Graphene Oxide
Improved Recovery of Overloaded Anaerobic Batch Reactors by Graphene Oxide Open
Anaerobic digestion reactors may suffer from acidification when overloading occurs. Carbon-based materials are amended to mitigate the souring effects of excessive loading. This study aims to test if graphene oxide (GO) helps overloaded an…