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TitleBiotechnology for Africa’s sustainable water supply
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsArousse, S, Schories, G
Paginationp. 5 - 8; 1 box
Date Published2013-01-01
PublisherEcoSan Club
Place PublishedVienna, Austria
Keywordsafrica, sustainability, water supply, waterbiotechnology
Abstract

Water scarcity, climate change, particular geographic characteristics and limited economic resources have led to a restricted range of choices affordable for African countries to deal particularly with the water issue, as major topic. Polluted water treatment before use has been their almost unique solution to deal with a growing water scarcity. The treatment of water and elimination of pollutants, mainly dissolved organic pollutants, nitrogen and phosphorous compounds, pathogenic organisms, xenobiotics and heavy metals, although itself presents significant challenges, is
crucial for environmental considerations and human health. However, most regions in developing countries cannot afford the costs of advanced and specialized treatment systems. WATERBIOTECH presents biotechnology as a useful tool for delivering improved products and processes having the possibility to manage the wastewater economically and effectively around the world. [authors abstract]

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