Aluminium, the third most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, is a versatile metal with various applications ranging from industrial manufacturing to household items. Despite its prevalence, the interaction of aluminium with water, its subsequent environmental impact, and health effects require careful consideration, especially when present in significant amounts in our aquatic ecosystems. Aluminium reacts…
Na agitada paisagem urbana do Brasil, as concessionárias municipais de água produzem água potável por meio de inúmeras estações de tratamento de água, sendo que algumas megaestações fornecem a impressionante quantidade de 2 bilhões de litros de água diariamente. No entanto, a marcha implacável do crescimento populacional encapsulou essas instalações em ambientes urbanos densos, complicando…
In the bustling urban landscape of Brazil, municipal water utilities produce potable water through numerous water treatment plants (WTPs), some mega plants supply a staggering 2 billion litres of water daily. However, the relentless march of population growth has encapsulated these facilities within dense urban environments, complicating their operations significantly. The triple threat of water…