The removal of pathogenic organisms from water and wastewater by electrochemical methods has gained increasing attention due to their very high efficiency, and their easy applicability in real world processes. In this regard there are several approaches utilizing different electrode materials to accomplish the pollutant removal. This minireview highlights how electrocoagulation, direct electrooxidation and indirect electrooxidation are used to remove pathogenic microorganisms from different water and wastewater sources, including industrial and municipal water and wastewater. The conditions for each treatment are describe and the material used for the electrodes are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the use of boron-doped electrodes in such processes. This kind of electrodes have gained attention due to their excellent properties in electrochemical water treatment, including a wide electrochemical potential window in aqueous media, very low capacitance and extreme electrochemical stability.

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