Improvement of wastewater treatment systems through component redesign to optimize operational efficiency
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Water is a vital resource for human survival, the development of societies and the ecological balance of the planet. Its availability in adequate quality and quantity is essential for the well-being of ecosystems and for sustaining multiple human activities, such as agriculture, industry, tourism and domestic supply. However, the increasing pressure exerted on this resource, especially in urban and rural developing areas, has led to a progressive deterioration of its quality, compromising its use and natural cycle.
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