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ater is an invaluable natural resource that must be safeguarded and reused to ensure the sustainable satisfaction of the needs of both citizens and economic sectors. In Tunka, as well as in the broader Mediterranean region, the pressure on water resources is mounting, making water a precious resource. This growing scarcity poses significant challenges, particularly for agriculture and industrial development, both of which rely heavily on water availability. In this context, treated wastewater emerges as a key component of sustainable water management, serving as an integral part of the community’s water resources. By focusing on direct reuse, rather than discharging wastewater into conventional systems, we can reduce treatment costs and prevent the introduction of persistent pollutants into water bodies, ultimately helping to protect and preserve the water ecosystem.

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o achieve these goals, water treatment technologies must prioritize (i) the degradation of pollutants, (ii) the promotion of multi-purpose water use, and (iii) the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of advanced treatment technologies. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are advancing swiftly worldwide due to their proven effectiveness in breaking down recalcitrant compounds. These processes are also critical in meeting the growing demands of global regulations while safeguarding public health and the environment. As a result, AOPs are increasingly recognized in research as powerful alternatives for the complete removal of persistent pollutants from water and for enhancing the biodegradation of wastewater through

Protecting Water, a Vital Resource

Water is increasingly scarce in Tunka and the Mediterranean. Preserving it is essential to sustainably meet the needs of citizens, agriculture, and industry.

Reusing Treated Wastewater

Direct reuse of treated wastewater lowers costs, reduces pollution, and supports integrated and sustainable water resource management.

Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Future

Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) remove persistent pollutants and help meet environmental regulations while protecting public health.

Conference Topic

The topic is related to Advanced oxidation Processes (AOPs) (including ozonation) in the field of pollutant water and wastewater treatment. The programme is fourfold:

Topic 1: Advanced Oxidation Process

Topic 2: Materials and Engineering

Topic 3: Case study of AOP: Implementation in industrial or urban context.

Topic 4: Sustainable water management (approaches and tools, treatment, Environmental assessment, hybrid systems)

 

Side Event 1: Sustainable wastewater treatment in textile sector: AOP benefits; Coordinated by Prof. Hanene Akrout in the framework of Electrotex PNRI project.

Side Event 2: Micro-algae cultivation for industrial wastewater treatment in smart circular farming systems; coordinated by Dr. Leila ElBassi in the framework of CombiFarm project.

Main Key Words: Advanced oxidation Processes (AOPs), wastewater, emergent contaminants, wastewater

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