SafeCREW Policy Brief #2 Major Outcomes on Disinfection and Disinfection By-Products and Solutions

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maolida Nihemaiti, Aki Sebastian Ruhl, Peter Behnisch, Andreu Fargas-Marquès, Irene Jubany, Manuela Antonelli, Andrew McInnes, Thorsten Reemtsma
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18852423
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Abstract

This policy brief summarizes SafeCREW outcomes on disinfection and disinfection by-products, recommending precautionary attention on emerging DBPs and new treatment and risk assessment approaches to guide drinking water management amid climate change. SafeCREW outcomes Novel DBP are identified that deserve precautionary attention Haloacetonitriles form quickly, are unstable and may pose health risk Effect-based assays reveal potential toxicities from DBP and materials Optimized treatment reduces DBP formation Improved online monitoring enables early warning of elevated DBP levels Modelling of DBP formation enables proactive management AI-based soft sensors will form foundation for advanced early warning systems A new risk assessment approach combines chemical, microbial and toxicity data

Fields of Study & Subjects

Water Treatment and Disinfection Advanced oxidation water treatment Fecal contamination and water quality

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN