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Editorial
. 2025 Apr 25;15(1):14331.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-93897-3.

Towards decentralized and sustainable water and wastewater treatment systems

Changsoo Lee  1 , Lian-Shin Lin  2 , Carlos A Martínez-Huitle  3 , Erica Pensini  4
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Editorial

Towards decentralized and sustainable water and wastewater treatment systems

Changsoo Lee et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

Achieving "sustainable management of water and sanitation for all" is a fundamental part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rising rates of urbanization and industrialization necessitate continual technological advancements to address existing and emerging water pollution issues related to centralized populations and industrial wastes. The articles in the Collection “Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies” showcase salient aspects of advances in measurement and monitoring, as well as recommendations for sustainable use and management of water resources. The Collection associated with this editorial also presents studies that highlight the importance of decentralization and digitalization of environmental water technologies.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Competing interests: The editors of this Collection declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this editorial.

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