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Antibacterial and antiviral effectiveness of two household water treatment devices that use monobrominated hydantoinylated polystyrene

Journal Article
The study found that both solar disinfection and chlorine disinfection were effective in reducing the presence of bacteria and viruses in the water, but solar disinfection was more effective against viruses.

Advancing performance evaluation standards for household water treatment technologies

Journal Article
Propose a new framework for evaluating the performance of point-of-use water treatment products, which takes into account the variability of water quality and user behavior in different contexts.

Microplastic pollution of drinking water in a metropolis

Journal Article
Investigate the presence and sources of microplastic pollution in drinking water in a rural area of central Mexico, and to raise awareness about the potential health risks associated with microplastic ingestion.

A study of the efficacy of various home filtration substrates in the removal of microcystin-LR from drinking water

Journal Article
Evaluate the effectiveness of different home filtration methods in removing bacterial contaminants from tap water, and to provide recommendations for households on the most effective filtration methods.

Water treatment membranes embedded with a stable and bactericidal nanodiamond material

Journal Article
Develop a new type of water treatment membrane that is embedded with a stable antimicrobial polymer coating to control biofouling, which is a major challenge in water treatment processes.

Sodium hypochlorite dosage for household and emergency water treatment: updated recommendations

Journal Article
Provide updated recommendations for the dosage of sodium hypochlorite, a common household water treatment chemical, for both regular and emergency water treatment.

Water treatment and handwashing practices in rural Kenyan health care facilities and households six years after the installation of portable water stations and hygiene trainin

Journal Article
Evaluate the effectiveness of a water treatment and hygiene intervention program in rural Kenyan health care facilities and households six years after its implementation.

Performance evaluation of ceramic pot filters combined with adsorption processes for the removal of heavy metals and phenolic compounds

Journal Article
Evaluate the effectiveness of ceramic pot filters as a household water treatment method in Cambodia.

Laboratory evaluation of the efficacy of bucket chlorination guidelines at inactivating Vibrio cholerae for waters of varying quality

Journal Article
Evaluates the effectiveness of bucket chlorination as a point-of-use water treatment method in households in Bangladesh, discussing the results of laboratory tests, optimal chlorine dosage, potential health benefits, and implementation challenges.