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A short-cut methodology for the spatial assessment of the biochemical river quality
The deterioration of superficial water quality is a significant concern in water management. Currently, most European rivers do not achieve...
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Challenges of Wastewater and Wastewater Management
The availability of freshwater is reducing due to the discharge of untreated wastewater to the naturally available resources, such as rivers, ponds,...
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The implementation of the substitution principle in European chemical legislation: a comparative analysis
BackgroundThe substitution of hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives is an important objective in European chemical policy, but implementation...
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Regional management options for floating marine litter in coastal waters from a life cycle assessment perspective
PurposeDespite the increasing number of publications focusing on the management of marine plastic debris, most research is carried out using an...
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Using seasonal variability of water quality parameters to assess the risk of aquatic pollution from rainbow trout fish farms in Greece
Sustainable development of fresh water (FW) aquaculture requires minimal environmental impact, by reducing the waste discharged into the surrounding...
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Estrogens and Progestogens in Wastewater, Sludge, Sediments, and Soil
Estrogens and progestogens are two classes of female steroidal hormones whose presence in the environment has been associated with the appearance of...
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Best Practices in Wastewater Management in Poland with Particular Emphasis on Swimming Pool Waters
Growing demand for water with its limited resources requires rational water management. The problem of proper water management is not only decreasing...
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A cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of polyamide-starch biocomposites: carbon footprint as an indicator of sustainability
Accelerating climate change poses an alarming global issue, demanding a range of prompt and effective solutions. In response, bio-based plastics and...
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Getting in control of persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) and very persistent and very mobile (vPvM) substances to protect water resources: strategies from diverse perspectives
BackgroundSafe and clean drinking water is essential for human life. Persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) substances and/or very persistent and very...
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Sewage Sludge Recycling and Disposal
This chapter introduces the potential recycling of sewage sludge in landfill cover application. The subtopic includes the generation and properties...
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Increase coherence, cooperation and cross-compliance of regulations on chemicals and water quality
An analysis of existing regulatory frameworks for chemicals reveals a fragmented situation with a number of regulatory frameworks designed for...
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The Transition of EU Water Policy Towards the Water Framework Directive’s Integrated River Basin Management Paradigm
Introduced in 2000 to reform and rationalise water policy and management across the European Union (EU) Member States (MS), the Water Framework...
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The Human Right to Water in Italy’s Foreign Policy and Domestic Law
The tenth anniversary since the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution recognising the right to water is a good occasion for...
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Socio-economic analysis in REACH restriction dossiers for chemicals management: A critical review
This paper offers a critical review of socio-economic analysis (SEA) in Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)...
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Prospects: Approaches of Integrated Management
After a long consultation process the Water Framework Directive (WFD, EC 2000) was published in 2000 as legislation for an integrated approach on...
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Societal causes of, and responses to, ocean acidification
Major climate and ecological changes affect the world’s oceans leading to a number of responses including increasing water temperatures, changing...
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Groundwater Risk Sources Identification and Risk Reduction Management in the Song-Liao-River-Basin
This deliverable reports the establishment of index system for groundwater source risk assessment in the SUSTAIN H2O project during the project’s 1st...
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The importance of sediments in ecological quality assessment of stream headwaters: embryotoxicity along the Nidda River and its tributaries in Central Hesse, Germany
BackgroundAlthough the crucial importance of sediments in aquatic systems is well-known, sediments are often neglected as a factor in the evaluation...
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Legislation Controlling the Discharge of Pharmaceuticals into the Environment
As stated in previous chapters, the earliest studies on quantification of pharmaceutical concentrations in the environment and induction of toxic...
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International marine environmental governance: A review
Impressive numbers of global and regional governmental and non-governmental organizations are working in the field of the marine environment and its...
