A source classification framework supporting pollutant source mapping, pollutant release prediction, transport and load forecasting, and source control planning for urban environments

Lützhøft, Hans‐Christian Holten; Donner, Erica; Wickman, Tonie; Eriksson, Eva; Banovec, Primož; Mikkelsen, Peter Steen; Ledin, Anna

doi:10.1007/s11356-011-0627-9

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“…When the problematic substances in the local context and their sources are identified, a quantification of sources and flows give information on where the largest sources are [12]. This information can then be used to prioritize between substances and sources [1]. However, as pointed out by Hörsing and Ledin [26], a prioritization should not only be based on quantities but also how harmful the substance is.…”

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“…The water and wastewater company has the right to request an action plan from connected industries on how they plan to phase out these substances. A quantification of flows and sources also result in different source control options [1]. However, this requires that there are some source control options identified.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Environmental pollution from a wide range of sources is concentrated in urban areas [1]. With the responsibility for stormwater, drinking water production and wastewater treatment, the water and wastewater sector has to handle a significant amount of this pollution.…”

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Controlling environmental pollution in the urban water cycle

Fältström¹

2018

Int. J. EI

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With the responsibility for stormwater, drinking water and wastewater, the water and wastewater sector handles a considerable amount of environmental pollution. In Sweden, the sector has developed strategies for reducing and controlling environmental pollution through a practice called 'upstream work'. 'Upstream work' consists of different strategies (e.g. mapping out industries, water sampling in the pipe system and information campaigns to the public) to hinder chemicals and other pollution from reaching the wastewater treatment plant. In this contribution, 'upstream work' is compared to the wider concept of source control to evaluate if there are any aspects of source control that can help develop 'upstream work'. Further, examples of tools, methods and approaches that facilitate source control and 'upstream work' are presented. A tool, method or approach can be used in different parts of the process of controlling environmental pollution and provide assistance with different challenges. Therefore, the efforts/measures are categorized based on which process step they address (identification, quantification, prioritization and control). Further, tools, methods and approaches that can be performed by the water and wastewater sector are highlighted. The categorization provides practical ways to work on controlling environmental pollution for organizations that currently work with source control and/or upstream work and for the organizations that have not started the process yet. Source control can provide insights to develop upstream work, especially for diffusing pollution. By developing 'upstream work' to include the entire urban water cycle, important steps towards a more sustainable urban water management are taken.

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Section: Analytical Schemementioning

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Controlling environmental pollution in the urban water cycle

Fältström¹

2018

Int. J. EI

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“…Environmental pollution is considered a great challenge for both ecosystems and humans (Persson et al, 2022), and many pollutants are concentrated in urban areas (Lützhøft et al, 2012). Within the urban area, wastewater and stormwater can transport the pollution to the water environment.…”

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Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Fältström

2023

Linköping Studies in Science and Technology. Dissertations

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… the EU-Interreg Baltic Sea programme, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association for funding this research. …my supervisors. First, to Stefan, thank you for the honest critique and for always trying to make everything as good as possible, and all the words of wisdom. I carry with me many lessons on the academic life from you. To Annica for being the most engaged person I have ever met, for always being there to discuss small and large matters, and for all the kind words. I carry with me many lessons on life in general from you. To Hamse for taking on supervising me in addition to the other million things you do and for being the champion the water sector needs! To the past supervisors: Hb, Sara, and Marinette. … the Swedish water sector. There is so much drive, companionship, and energy. Thanks to those of you who participated in my research, helped out with sampling, and answered questions. Thanks to those of you that I met at conferences and who asked engaged questions, and to those who I see as my colleagues. …the project partners in FanPLESStic-Sea for giving me new perspectives. A special thanks to Heléne Österlund, I have had fun and learned a lot from working with you. Thanks also to my co-authors at Aalborg University: Kristina

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“…Environmental pollution from a wide range of sources is concentrated in urban areas (Holten Lützhøft et al 2012), and urban waters, i.e. stormwater and wastewater, are important pathways (Revitt et al 2013).…”

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Towards control strategies for microplastics in urban water

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Anderberg

2020

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Microplastics (plastic particles < 5 mm) is a pollution of growing concern. Microplastic pollution is a complex issue that requires systematic attempts to provide an overview and avoid management solutions that have marginal effects or only move the pollution problem. Substance flow analysis (SFA) has been proposed as a useful tool to receive such an overview and has been put forward as valuable for substance management. However, as the research on microplastics has only emerged recently, detailed and reliable SFAs are difficult to perform. In this study, we use three SFA studies for three pollutants (cadmium, copper and pharmaceuticals) to compare flows and strategies to control the flows. This in order to seek guidance for microplastic management and evaluate potential strategies for controlling microplastics. The analysis shows that there has been rigorous control on different levels to abate pollution from cadmium, copper and pharmaceuticals, but where in the system the major control measures have been carried out differ. For microplastics, there are many potential solutions, both in terms of preventive actions and treatment depending on the type of source. When forming management plans for microplastics, the responsibility for each measure and the impact on the whole urban system should be taken into consideration as well as which receiving compartments are particularly valuable and should be avoided.

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A source classification framework supporting pollutant source mapping, pollutant release prediction, transport and load forecasting, and source control planning for urban environments

Abstract: The SCF provides a well-structured approach for European pollutant source and release classification and management. With further optimisation and demonstration testing, the SCF has the potential to be fully implemented throughout Europe.

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Controlling environmental pollution in the urban water cycle

Controlling environmental pollution in the urban water cycle

Mitigating Microplastics Pollution in Urban Water Systems : Flow, actors, and control measures

Towards control strategies for microplastics in urban water

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