REPLAWA
- Lippeverband - Germany,
- MARTIN Membrane Systems AG - Germany,
- Nordic Water GmbH - Germany,
- Technische Universität Berlin, Fachgebiet Siedlungswasserwirtschaft (TUB FG Siwawi) - Germany,
- Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Siedlungswasserwirtschaft (ISWW) - Germany,
- Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Sozialwissenschaften (IB-ISW) - Germany
Less Plastics from Wastewater: Wastewater treatment plants play a central role in reducing plastic emissions into the environment because they act as direct interfaces to water bodies. However, it is still unclear how wastewater treatment plants can contribute to counteract the spread of plastics, and especially tiny plastic particles – microplastics. The goal of the joint research project REPLAWA is to gain new insights. The partners are analyzing the entry points of plastic through wastewater systems into water bodies and examining the possible sinks within wastewater treatment and in sewage sludge. In addition, they are testing and evaluating the effectiveness of various technical procedures for plastic elimination.
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Knowledge Gaps
Environmental fate and behavior of plastic
Tools to limit release
Environmental effects and ecotoxicity
Degradation
Environmental exposure
Bioavailability exposure test methods
Human and environmental effects and toxicity test methods
Human toxicity
Chronic or long-term effects, multiple forms and/or sources
Commercial-related uncertainties
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