Compact decentralized advanced treatment methods to combat the release of AMR in wastewater effluents from AMR point-sources (JPIAMR ‘HOTMATS’ project)

Decentralized wastewater treatment at AMR point-sources, such as hospitals, animal husbandries and slaughterhouses, is a potent intervention to reduce AMR spreading into the environment. However, systematic assessments and documentation on the removal effectiveness of local interventions are currently lacking. This information is yet urgently needed by stakeholders and policymakers for economy-driven decision-making. The aim of the work conduced in framework of the JPIAMR HOTMATS project and presented here was to design, demonstrate, and verify compact advanced treatment solutions based on ozone, AOP, UV-C irradiation and membrane filtration (MF) for targeted removal of ARB & ARG and facultative pathogenic bacteria (FPB) in healthcare institution wastewater effluents.