The fungal infestation in construction industries is a major problem with a very high removal cost that needs to be controlled not only to prevent the fouling of surfaces but also to prevent allergic reactions or respiratory problems especially in immunocompromised individuals. To combat fungal...

Modern drinking water distributions systems (DWDSs) have been designed to transport treated or untreated water safely to the consumer. DWDSs are complex environments where microorganisms are able to create their own niches within water, biofilm or sediment. This study was conducted on twelve...

Purpose: of ReviewHere we examine recent research on the degradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by fungi and bacteria. In addition, we provide information regarding the role that omics tools (next-generation sequencing) can play in the future development of bioremediation of PAHs. Recent...

The dinitrotoluene isomers 2,4 and 2,6-dinitrotoluene (DNT) represent highly toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic compounds used in explosive manufacturing and in commercial production of polyurethane foam. Bioremediation, the use of microbes to degrade residual DNT in industry wastewaters,...

Relatively high E. coli and Faecal Streptococci (FS) numbers have been reported in the waters surrounding Blakeney Point, East Anglia, UK, an area containing significant shellfishery industries including mussels and cockles, despite the implementation of development works aimed at reducing residual ...

Understanding and managing the risk posed by helminth eggs (HE) is a key concern for wastewater engineers and public health regulators. The treatment processes that produce recycled water from sewage at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) rely on achieving a defined log₁₀ reduction value (LRV) in...

This work aimed to identify the major source(s) of faecal pollution impacting Salcott Creek oyster fisheries in the UK through the examination of the sterol profiles. The concentration of the major sewage biomarker, coprostanol, in water overlying the oysters varied between 0.01 µg L^-1 and 1.20 µg...

Contamination of water systems can not only entail high risks to human health but can also result in economic losses due to closure of beaches and shellfish harvesting areas. Understanding the origin of fecal pollution at locations where shellfish are grown is essential in assessing associated...

Reductive dechlorination of DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethane) in soil is an important pathway to favor its transformation to DDD (1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethane) under anaerobic conditions. The reductive dechlorination has been reported to be coupled to the...