Influence of ozonation and UV/HO on the genotoxicity of secondary wastewater effluents.

The implementation of novel wastewater treatment technologies, including Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) such as ozonation and ultraviolet radiation (UV) combined with hydrogen peroxide (HO), can be a promising strategy for enhancing the quality of these effluents. However, during effluent oxidation AOPs may produce toxic compounds that can compromise the water reuse and the receiving water body. Given this possibility, the aim of this study was to evaluate the genotoxic potential of secondary effluents from two different Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) that were subjected to ozonation or UV/HO for periods of 20 (T1) and 40 (T2) minutes.

Modeling carbonate/bicarbonate and nitrate disturbance during secondary effluent disinfection by UV/HO and UV/ozone.

The disinfection of effluents has been considered the main step to inactivate pathogenic organisms to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases. The variation in the matrix composition can lead to the use of inadequate oxidant dose and disturb a correct treatment. The objective of this study was to develop a simple and practical mathematical model to simulate the disturbance of inorganic anions (CO/HCO and NO) during secondary effluent disinfection by UV/HO and UV/O.

Assessment of phytotoxic potential and pathogenic bacteria removal from secondary effluents during ozonation and UV/HO.

Wastewater reuse is an important strategy for water resource management. For this reason, the disinfection process must be appropriated, eliminating pathogenic microorganisms. Ozonation (O) and UV/HO treatments can be used for effluent disinfection, but few studies just address the Escherichia coli quantification.