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View article: Dynamics of potentially toxic elements in small rivers during high-flow events
Dynamics of potentially toxic elements in small rivers during high-flow events Open
This study investigates the concentration dynamics of potentially toxic elements (PTE) during flow events to improve process understanding of the transport dynamics and derive conclusions for monitoring and management. The case study is a …
View article: Investigating the extent of PFAS contamination in the Upper Danube Basin across environmental compartments
Investigating the extent of PFAS contamination in the Upper Danube Basin across environmental compartments Open
Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging organic pollutants widely detected in environmental systems, posing risks to human health and the ecosystem. Despite increasing efforts to monitor PFAS in river systems, kn…
View article: Monitoring of micropollutants in rivers: Are national sampling strategies applied in the EU fit for purpose?
Monitoring of micropollutants in rivers: Are national sampling strategies applied in the EU fit for purpose? Open
Monitoring the quality of water resources is the basis for protecting the environmental and human health from the adverse effects of diffuse and point source pollution. Organic and inorganic trace substances, also known as micropollutants,…
View article: Monitoring, modelling and management of persistent, mobile and toxic chemicals in the Danube River Basin
Monitoring, modelling and management of persistent, mobile and toxic chemicals in the Danube River Basin Open
Chemicals are part of our life. Several hundred thousand are used in multiple applications in the European Union (EU) and may ultimately reach water systems. Chemicals are used as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides/biocide…
View article: Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) increases oxidative stress through inhibition of mitochondrial β-oxidation
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) increases oxidative stress through inhibition of mitochondrial β-oxidation Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic organic chemicals that are ubiquitous environmental pollutants. Among PFAS, perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) is one of the most toxic compounds, but the molecular basis…
View article: Source-tracing of industrial and municipal wastewater effluent in river water via fluorescence fingerprinting
Source-tracing of industrial and municipal wastewater effluent in river water via fluorescence fingerprinting Open
Fluorescence fingerprinting is a technique to uniquely characterize water samples based on their distinct composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) measured via 3D fluorescence spectroscopy. It is an effective tool for monitoring the c…
View article: Development and testing of an efficient micropollutant monitoring strategy across a large watershed
Development and testing of an efficient micropollutant monitoring strategy across a large watershed Open
In recent decades, extensive monitoring programmes have been conducted at the national, international, and project levels with the objective of expanding our understanding of the contamination of surface waters with micropollutants, which …
View article: Multi-criteria analysis of strategies towards sustainable recycling of phosphorus from sewage sludge in Austria
Multi-criteria analysis of strategies towards sustainable recycling of phosphorus from sewage sludge in Austria Open
To promote optimal phosphorus (P) recovery from municipal wastewater and sewage sludge with viable legal instruments, it is imperative to understand the regional and national consequences of different legal requirements for recycling. In t…
View article: Systematic underestimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon aqueous concentrations in rivers
Systematic underestimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon aqueous concentrations in rivers Open
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a widespread group of organic contaminants whose presence in water bodies is cause of severe concern. With few exceptions, the majority of PAHs is hydrophobic, presents a high adsorption affinity…
View article: PFAS variable transport behavior: insights from soil sorption experiments
PFAS variable transport behavior: insights from soil sorption experiments Open
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are extensively utilized chemicals owing to their desired physicochemical properties. Despite increasing efforts to limit their applications, they persist in the environment and pose a threat to d…
View article: A harmonized Danube basin-wide multi-compartment concentration database to support inventories of micropollutant emissions to surface waters
A harmonized Danube basin-wide multi-compartment concentration database to support inventories of micropollutant emissions to surface waters Open
Background The European Water Framework Directive foresees the establishment of emission inventories for micropollutants (MP) to facilitate an evidence-based development of mitigation measures. Regionalized pathway analysis constitutes a m…
View article: Reducing nitrogen losses in agriculture: integrated modelling of fertilizer and climate change scenarios in Austria 
Reducing nitrogen losses in agriculture: integrated modelling of fertilizer and climate change scenarios in Austria  Open
The European Commission has initiated the Green Deal aiming to make the European Union climate-neutral by 2050, with the Farm to Fork strategy being one of its components. Apart from making food systems fair, healthy and eco-friendly, the …
View article: Robust River load estimation of micropollutants: Method validation on an extended micropollutants dataset
Robust River load estimation of micropollutants: Method validation on an extended micropollutants dataset Open
Many anthropogenic sources discharge thousands of micropollutants into surface waters, which can pose a risk to human health and the environment. Monitoring provides a better understanding of the occurrence and transport dynamics of these …
View article: Mobilisation and transport dynamics of potential toxic elements during high flow events in a small river catchment
Mobilisation and transport dynamics of potential toxic elements during high flow events in a small river catchment Open
Export of potential toxic elements and other particle bound pollutants from catchments is highly dependent on the flow regime. The main driver is the higher mobilisation and transport capacity for suspended particulate matter (SPM) during …
View article: A source-based framework to estimate the annual load of PFAS in municipal wastewater
A source-based framework to estimate the annual load of PFAS in municipal wastewater Open
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of persistent chemicals, whose impact has been observed in various environmental compartments. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered a major emission pathway of PFAS, spec…
View article: The impacts of climate change on nitrogen losses to the environment in Austria: A dual model analysis across spatial and temporal scales to support policy decisions
The impacts of climate change on nitrogen losses to the environment in Austria: A dual model analysis across spatial and temporal scales to support policy decisions Open
The amounts and pathways of reactive nitrogen (Nr) losses in Austria into the surface water, soil, and atmosphere were determined under four climate change scenarios for the period 2041-2070. Two nutrient models were used to undertake the …
View article: Correction: Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial <i>versus</i> municipal urban areas
Correction: Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial <i>versus</i> municipal urban areas Open
Correction for ‘Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial versus municipal urban areas’ by N. Krlovic et al. , Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts , 2024, 26 , 1868–1878, https://doi.org/10.103…
View article: Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial <i>versus</i> municipal urban areas
Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial <i>versus</i> municipal urban areas Open
PFAS in an urban environment can come from various sources. The main activity in the area, i.e. commercial versus municipal, can influence the overall loads and speciation of PFAS in the examined wastewater.
View article: Regional nitrogen budgets of agricultural production systems in Austria constrained by natural boundary conditions
Regional nitrogen budgets of agricultural production systems in Austria constrained by natural boundary conditions Open
Nitrogen (N) budgets are valuable tools to increase the understanding of causalities between agricultural production and N emissions to support agri-environmental policy instruments. However, regional agricultural N budgets for an entire c…
View article: Changes in concentrations of potentially toxic elements during storage of hard river water samples at low temperatures using different sample preservation procedures
Changes in concentrations of potentially toxic elements during storage of hard river water samples at low temperatures using different sample preservation procedures Open
Purpose According to standard procedure recommended by the Water Framework Directive (WFD), dissolved concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in river water are determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS…
View article: The occurrence and persistence of PFAS at riverbank filtration sites in the Upper Danube basin
The occurrence and persistence of PFAS at riverbank filtration sites in the Upper Danube basin Open
PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals used for many industrial and domestic purposes. However, once released in the environment, they are persistent, mobile and toxic. One of the most important transport routes to drinking water is throu…
View article: To analyze or to throw away? On the stability of excitation-emission matrices for different water systems
To analyze or to throw away? On the stability of excitation-emission matrices for different water systems Open
Fluorescence spectroscopy has numerous applications to characterize natural and human-influenced water bodies regarding dissolved organic matter (DOM) and contamination. Analyzing samples in a timely manner is crucial to gaining valid and …
View article: Occurrence and Distribution of PFAS in the River and Groundwater at Two Danube Sites
Occurrence and Distribution of PFAS in the River and Groundwater at Two Danube Sites Open
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are chemicals used for many domestic and industrial purposes related to their physicochemical properties. However, those same properties make them mobile and persistent in the environment, and on …
View article: Coupling targeted monitoring, pathway-oriented data intensive modelling and fate process-based modelling to estimate emission loads and concentrations of trace pollutants in the Danube River Basin
Coupling targeted monitoring, pathway-oriented data intensive modelling and fate process-based modelling to estimate emission loads and concentrations of trace pollutants in the Danube River Basin Open
The number of trace pollutants released by anthropogenic activities is increasing exponentially, their distribution in the environment is often ubiquitous and tracking their fate in river systems via monitoring would require a prohibitive …
View article: River load estimation of micropollutants: The Importance of event-driven sampling
River load estimation of micropollutants: The Importance of event-driven sampling Open
Thousands of micropollutants, emitted every day from numerous anthropogenic sources, end up in surface waters posing a risk to human health and the environment. Conventional monitoring approaches for an EQS-based assessment with e.g. month…
View article: Comparative assessment of PFAS concentrations in emission pathways, surface and groundwater in the upper Danube Basin
Comparative assessment of PFAS concentrations in emission pathways, surface and groundwater in the upper Danube Basin Open
Recent years have seen increasing interest in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the urban water cycle. PFAS are human-manufactured chemicals that have been employed globally in industrial and household products with outstanding…