2023
Overview
Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere that can adversely affect human health, ecosystems, and climate, while air quality describes the degree to which the air is free from such contaminants. Although Water primarily focuses on aquatic systems, research published in the journal occasionally intersects with air quality concerns through the examination of wastewater treatment processes that can influence atmospheric emissions. For instance, studies have investigated the biochemical and chemical oxygen demand relationships in bioreactor-based wastewater treatment facilities, where microbial activity and organic matter decomposition can generate gaseous byproducts that may affect local air quality. Understanding these treatment processes is important because inadequately managed wastewater systems can release volatile compounds, methane, and other gases into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution. The journal's coverage of this topic emphasizes the interconnected nature of Water and air quality management, particularly in industrial and municipal treatment settings where operational parameters influence both effluent Water quality and atmospheric emissions. This research contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of environmental quality by recognizing that Water treatment infrastructure plays a role in broader pollution control efforts.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.