Integrated Processes for Removal of Emerging Water Pollutants

As the world advances rapidly in technology, industries are experiencing rampant growth, and the healthcare sector is reaching new heights; however, novel challenges are emerging that threaten humanity in entirely new ways. Industrial development, large-scale urbanization, and hazardous effluent from healthcare facilities increase concentrations of emerging pollutants in our surface waters. Emerging pollutants have puzzled the researchers as they are relatively in smaller quantities than other pollutants, yet they pass through the conventional water treatment processes unscathed. Innovative integrated methods must be employed to enhance the water quality by significantly removing these persistent emerging pollutants. This chapter dives deeper into modern research to remove emerging water pollutants effectively. Integrated methods such as integrated electrocoagulation, activated sludge with membrane technology, and construction of wetlands are thoroughly presented.