Quantitative microbial risk assessment with nasal/oral breathing pattern for S. aureus bioaerosol emission from aeration tanks and residual sludge storage yard in a wastewater treatment plant

Chen, Yan; Zhao, Xiao-Yan; Luo, Xi; An, Dongzi; Zhu, Hao; Li, Ming; Ai, Xiaojun; Ali, Wajid

doi:10.1007/s11356-022-23621-5

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“…Specifically, there is limited understanding regarding the range and possible dangers associated with bacterial aerosols that are not cultivable, constituting a substantial portion, potentially up to 90%, of the total bacterial load in bioaerosols. Another study underscores the notable impact of different types of WWTPs and environmental factors on the characteristics of bioaerosol production, making it challenging to apply generalizations across diverse environmental settings [47,109].…”

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“…Intriguingly, nasal breathers face 2.5 to 3.5 times more risks than oral ones. Another study established a connection between exposure to bioaerosols and an elevated risk of cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease [47]. It is essential to acknowledge precise statistics and data concerning bioaerosols' health and environmental impacts, depending on the specifics of each research project and contextual nuances, to formulate effective mitigation plans.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The seasonal variation in the emission of bioaerosols was a topic of interest in several articles [38,[43][44][45][46][47]. These studies highlighted that bioaerosol emissions were notably higher during summer compared to winter.…”

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Bioaerosols in Wastewater Treatment Plants: Trends, Recent Advances, and the Influence of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak

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Bioaerosol emission at various WWTP treatment units has drawn attention due to their potential negative impacts on human health. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of the global research on bioaerosol emissions from WWTPs from 1995 to 2022. The Scopus database was used to identify relevant articles and research trends, major contributors in the field, and recent developments. The study examined 122 articles in the field of bioaerosols in WWTPs. The analysis findings showed that publications and citations peaked in 2022, with values of 25 and 818, respectively. At the beginning of the study period, the USA, Poland, and Italy led the publications’ ranking, but with time, China emerged as the most influential country in the field. Recent advances in the field have revealed that spectral intensity bioaerosol sensors have contributed to the faster and more reliable identification and classification of bioaerosols. It was also observed that probabilistic techniques relying on mathematical models and assumptions to ascertain the risks associated with bioaerosols may result in false interpretations. Despite their high cost, epidemiological studies were best for assessing plant workers’ health risks. The outbreak has raised questions about accurately evaluating and modeling SARS-CoV-2 persistence, infectivity, and aerosolization over WWTP sites and environmental factors. Finally, the study highlighted the potential of three control treatment approaches: carbon absorption, UV irradiation, and ozone treatments, which proved efficient in reducing bioaerosol emissions.

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Section: Discussion Recent Developments and Research Gapsmentioning

confidence: 99%