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Life cycle assessment and life cycle costing of full-scale ozonation for micropollutants removal from wastewater. Case study in the Netherlands

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: /h of effluent with ozone, for the removal of 70 % of the micro-pollutants initially present in the effluent. The Environmental Footprint 3.0 was used to assess the environmental impacts based on the collected data. Results showed that ozone generation was the primary contributor to both, environmental impacts as well as operational costs, followed by the construction of the plant. End of life was the lowest contributor, with processes like material recovery and energy generation partially offsetting these impacts. Scenario analyses were performed to identify potential areas of optimization, and results indicated that reusing materials and utilizing renewable energy could significantly reduce environmental burdens. The LCA results provide valuable insights for the design, construction and future advancements in full-scale advanced wastewater treatment installation.

Source: The Science of The Total Environment

DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.178259

Authors: Gema Amaya-Santos, Nadine Boelee, Andrea Paulillo, Paola Lettieri

Institution: University College London

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,250