The ubiquitous occurrence of emerging micropollutants (EMPs) and micro and nano plastics (MPs, NPs) in water is a worldwilde growing issue for the quality of freshwaters bodies and drinking waters. The detection of these pollutants in water supplies has opened a wide discussion on the possible implications for human health. The research has focused the attention of these pollutants, with particular consideration on sampling and measurement procedures. In general, in monitoring are detected hundreds of EMPs that are not currently regulated. On the other hands, the quantification of MPs indicates the presence of thousand particles per cubic meters, less extensive in rivers, lakes and ground waters and more extensive in the influent and effluent of the wastewater treatment plants. The Lombardy Energy Cleantech Cluster, in collaboration with universities, research institutes, integrated water services companies, the support of Lombardy Region and the aid of the Directorate of Health, Consumers & Reference Materials (EC Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy), has promoted a working group focusing on the state of research and knowledge on EMPs, MPs, NPs natural and supply waters in Lombardy (Northern Italy). Attention has been paid to geographical distribution of pollutants using the data of institutional monitoring and research activities. In the study, particular attention has been addressed on the occurrence in wastewater and on the effectiveness of current treatment systems. In this contribute the first results of the regional survey, focusing on the methodological aspects and on a preliminary picture of the data collected, are presented.
Emerging micropollutants and microplastics in water cycle: a focus on the state of knowledge in Lombardy
Bernasconi, M.;Bertanza, G.;Davoli, E.;Depero, L. E.;Federici, S.;Galafassi, S.;Pedrazzani, R.;
2021-01-01
Abstract
The ubiquitous occurrence of emerging micropollutants (EMPs) and micro and nano plastics (MPs, NPs) in water is a worldwilde growing issue for the quality of freshwaters bodies and drinking waters. The detection of these pollutants in water supplies has opened a wide discussion on the possible implications for human health. The research has focused the attention of these pollutants, with particular consideration on sampling and measurement procedures. In general, in monitoring are detected hundreds of EMPs that are not currently regulated. On the other hands, the quantification of MPs indicates the presence of thousand particles per cubic meters, less extensive in rivers, lakes and ground waters and more extensive in the influent and effluent of the wastewater treatment plants. The Lombardy Energy Cleantech Cluster, in collaboration with universities, research institutes, integrated water services companies, the support of Lombardy Region and the aid of the Directorate of Health, Consumers & Reference Materials (EC Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy), has promoted a working group focusing on the state of research and knowledge on EMPs, MPs, NPs natural and supply waters in Lombardy (Northern Italy). Attention has been paid to geographical distribution of pollutants using the data of institutional monitoring and research activities. In the study, particular attention has been addressed on the occurrence in wastewater and on the effectiveness of current treatment systems. In this contribute the first results of the regional survey, focusing on the methodological aspects and on a preliminary picture of the data collected, are presented.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
