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The application of different methods for indirect microbial development assessment in pilot scale drinking water biofilters

Researchers evaluated methods for monitoring biofilm growth in biological activated carbon filters used in drinking water treatment. Different indirect measurement approaches varied in accuracy and practicality. Reliable biofilm monitoring is important for maintaining filter performance and ensuring treated water is free from microbial and chemical contaminants.

2023 Archives of Environmental Protection 2 citations
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Performance of Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Plants in Removing Microplastics in East Java, Indonesia

This Indonesian study tested two conventional drinking water treatment plants in East Java for their ability to remove microplastics, finding that full multi-stage treatment achieved significant reduction but did not eliminate all particles. The results show that conventional water treatment partially protects consumers but may not prevent all microplastic ingestion through drinking water.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 1 citations
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Advanced Water Filtration Techniques: Assessing Efficacy in Removing Hazardous Contaminants and Inhibiting Bacterial Proliferation

Researchers designed an innovative eco-friendly filtration system and compared its performance against reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and LifeStraw filters for removing nitrates, nitrites, and sulfates from water sources while assessing bacterial presence post-filtration.

2025
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Microplastic Contamination in Drinking Water Treatment Systems: A Case Study of Bedadung River Jember

Researchers traced microplastic contamination through the Bedadung River water treatment chain in Indonesia, from intake to consumer taps, at seven sampling points. MPs were present throughout the system, with concentrations declining through treatment stages but not reaching zero, indicating residual MP exposure in treated drinking water.

2025 Energy - Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Teknik
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Advanced Water Filtration Techniques: Assessing Efficacy in Removing Hazardous Contaminants and Inhibiting Bacterial Proliferation Translational Medical Science

Researchers designed an innovative eco-friendly filtration system and evaluated its performance against reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and LifeStraw filters for removing nitrates, nitrites, and sulfates from water while monitoring bacterial levels post-filtration.

2025
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Water Quality Analysis And Instant Filtration & Disinfection In Bottle (BRAINY BOTTLE)

This study examined water quality challenges and waterborne disease risks from contaminated water sources, proposing an in-bottle filtration and disinfection system as an accessible solution for providing safe drinking water.

2023 IJIREEICE
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Microbial Community in a Wastewater System

Researchers characterized microbial community composition in a wastewater treatment system, examining how treatment stage and operational conditions shape bacterial diversity and functional potential relevant to pollutant degradation.

2024
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Assessment of microplastic contamination in drinking water from an italian plant: An analytical study

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination at multiple treatment stages in a drinking water plant in northern Italy that processes turbid river water supplemented with groundwater, quantifying particles through sedimentation, flocculation, sand filtration, activated carbon adsorption, and disinfection stages.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Effectiveness of Screening Models in Improving the Quality of Cenrana River Water as a Drinking Water

This study assessed the water quality of the Cenrana River in Indonesia as a potential drinking water source and evaluated the effectiveness of different screening and treatment models, identifying key contaminants and recommending suitable treatment approaches for the community.

2024 International Journal on Advanced Science Engineering and Information Technology
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Microplastics Removal from Treated Wastewater by a Biofilter

Researchers evaluated a pilot-scale biofilter for removing microplastics from secondary wastewater treatment effluent, finding it effectively polished treated wastewater before environmental discharge by capturing particles across multiple filter zones.

2020 Water 108 citations
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Microfibres and coliforms determination and removal from wastewater treatment effluent

Researchers tested a ceramic silicon carbide filter pilot plant for simultaneously removing microfibers, microplastics, and coliform bacteria from municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent. The ceramic filter achieved high removal efficiency for both microplastic particles and fecal indicator bacteria, demonstrating a combined treatment approach suitable for producing reclaimed water for reuse.

2024 Cleaner Engineering and Technology 6 citations
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Identification of microplastics and their removal efficiency in drinking water treatment plants in tropical areas: a case study of the Dago Pakar drinking water treatment plant, Bandung, Indonesia

This case study tracked microplastics through different treatment stages at a drinking water plant in Bandung, Indonesia, finding that plastic levels were higher during the rainy season and that particle sizes between 300-1000 micrometers dominated. The treatment plant reduced microplastic counts, but the study assessed how effectively each treatment step performed across seasons and times of day. The findings contribute to understanding how well conventional water treatment removes microplastics in tropical developing-country settings, where infrastructure may differ from Western facilities.

2025 Water Science & Technology Water Supply 1 citations
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Improving Quality: Exploring Ceramic Water Filters in Developing Communities

This dissertation investigated the manufacturing quality and performance of ceramic water filters (CWFs) used in developing communities, using empirical models based on flow rate and pore diameter to predict microbial removal efficiency and identify key quality control factors.

2023
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A solution for controling microplastics in drinking water

Researchers developed and tested a system for controlling microplastic contamination in drinking water, reporting on removal efficiency at levels relevant to public health. The approach offered effective microplastic reduction from drinking water sources including tap and bottled water.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Studies of Improving Drinking Water Quality in the Kalurahan Banaran Kabupaten Kulon Progo Using Porous Concrete Filter

This paper is not about microplastics; it evaluates porous concrete filtration systems for reducing iron content and turbidity in drinking water in Indonesia.

2023 INERSIA lnformasi dan Ekspose Hasil Riset Teknik Sipil dan Arsitektur
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Conventional and biological treatment for the removal of microplastics from drinking water

Researchers examined microplastic removal by a full-scale drinking water treatment plant, finding that conventional coagulation-flocculation-filtration processes and biological filters with granular activated carbon effectively reduced microplastic concentrations in treated water.

2021 Chemosphere 101 citations
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Removal efficiencies of microplastics of the three largest drinking water treatment plants in Bangladesh

Researchers evaluated the three largest drinking water treatment plants in Bangladesh and found that while conventional treatment removed a significant portion of microplastics, treated water still contained plastic particles. Removal efficiency varied depending on the treatment process used, with some plants performing better than others. This highlights that current water treatment infrastructure may not fully protect people from microplastic exposure through drinking water.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 30 citations
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Performance of Home-Made Activated Carbon Ceramic Filter on Quality of Surface and Underground Water from Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya

This study designed and tested a low-cost water filter made from activated carbon and locally sourced clay to remove microbial contaminants and improve water quality in a Kenyan community where 75% of residents live below the poverty line. The filter showed potential as an affordable solution for communities lacking access to clean water.

2022 Journal of environment and earth science
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Contamination and Removal Efficiency of Microplastics and Synthetic Fibres in a Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Plant

Researchers found that a conventional drinking water treatment plant in Geneva removed the majority of microplastics from raw water, with coagulation and sand filtration contributing most to removal, though some particles persisted through to finished drinking water.

2022 Frontiers in Water 33 citations
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Towards microplastics contribution for membrane biofouling and disinfection by-products precursors: The effect on microbes

Researchers found that microplastics in raw water increased microbial growth and altered community composition during ultrafiltration, promoting extracellular polymer production that accelerated membrane fouling and elevated disinfection by-product formation in treated water.

2021 Journal of Hazardous Materials 44 citations
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Um estudo sobre microcistina-LR em mananciais de abastecimento do estado de São Paulo: ocorrência, análise de risco e remoção em ensaios laboratoriais de biofiltração

Researchers investigated the occurrence of microcystin-LR in water supply sources across Sao Paulo state, Brazil, performing risk analysis and laboratory biofiltration trials to evaluate the contamination levels relative to WHO and USEPA thresholds and assess the effectiveness of advanced biofilter technologies for removal.

2022
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Fate of microplastics in the drinking water production

Researchers tracked the fate of microplastics through drinking water treatment processes, finding that conventional treatment steps like coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration removed the majority of microplastics but did not eliminate them entirely.

2022 Water Research 157 citations
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Reuse of Water Contaminated by Microplastics, the Effectiveness of Filtration Processes: A Review

This review evaluates filtration technologies for removing microplastics from water, finding that while treatment plants reduce microplastic counts effectively, large discharge volumes still release substantial quantities into the environment.

2022 Energies 23 citations
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Occurrence and removal of microplastics by advanced and conventional drinking water treatment facilities

Researchers evaluated the performance of both advanced and conventional drinking water treatment processes for removing microplastics, finding that advanced methods such as ultrafiltration substantially outperform standard coagulation and filtration. Most conventional treatment plants leave a meaningful fraction of microplastics in finished drinking water.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)