Tag: DBP
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Disinfection by-products prediction models and DBP Risk Explorer
We are pleased to share the publication of one of the latest outcomes of the SafeCREW project, now featured on the European Commission’s Horizon Results Platform. This result focuses on a tool for the prediction of the main regulated disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution networks disinfected with chlorine. It helps utilities to improve drinking…
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SafeCREW Final Conference: insights and takeaways
On 26 March 2026, the SafeCREW Final Conference in Brussels united experts from water utilities, policy, research, and industry. Hosted at the Hanse Office, the event blended external insights with project outcomes—new tools, risk assessment frameworks, and climate-resilient strategies—fostering dialogue on safe drinking water management and addressing today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions. The core programme…
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Impressions from the SafeCREW Final Conference in Brussels
The SafeCREW Final Conference took place on 26 March 2026 in Brussels, bringing together experts from water utilities, policy, research, and industry to exchange knowledge and discuss innovative approaches to safe drinking water management. The conference, hosted at the Hanse Office, offered a balanced mix of external perspectives and professional presentations of project results, including…
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Integration of CALUX bioassays as early warning system for toxicity in complex water mixtures
Another SafeCREW key result has now been published on the Horizon Results Platform: The integration of CALUX bioassays as early warning system for toxicity in complex water mixtures. Biodetection Systems (BDS) provides innovative, sensitive, and efficient in vitro test methods such as the CALUX® bioassays. In SafeCREW these human cell-based effect-based methods have been used to…
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SafeCREW videos now available online – see our achievements
Two films present the work and results of the SafeCREW project carried out by 12 partners across Europe. They are available on YouTube in several languages and provide insights into the project’s outcomes. Safe drinking water is essential for human health and everyday life. In Europe, we are used to turning on the tap and…
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Improved Detection of Polar Disinfection By-Products Using Supercritical Fluid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Maolida Nihemaiti (SafeCREW Partner UFZ) has published results from the SafeCREW project on the Horizon Results Platform, presenting a novel analytical approach for the improved detection of highly polar disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water. Only a small fraction of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water are currently regulated, while the majority, including key contributors…
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New Policy Brief: Major Outcomes on Disinfection and Disinfection By-Products and Solutions
SafeCREW has just released its second Policy Brief. Our second policy brief summarizes the SafeCREW outcomes on disinfection and disinfection by-products. It recommends precautionary attention on emerging DBPs and new treatment and risk assessment approaches to guide drinking water management amid climate change. SafeCREW outcomes If you want to dive deeper into the background of…
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BDS’ non-animal based methods at Dioxin 2025
The image shows Peter Behnisch presenting at the DIOXIN 2025 conference standing at a podium on a large stage with presentation screens displaying scientific results on drinking water pollutants. In the foreground, conference participants are seated in a dimly lit hall, listening to the presentation.
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SafeCREW at SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting
The image shows promotional visuals for the SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, highlighting a scientific conference focused on environmental toxicology and sustainability. The castle shown in the image is Schönbrunn Palace.
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Multisensor Systems at the XXVII JORNADAS DE CALIDAD DE AGUAS Y CONTROL DE PROCESOS
The image shows a promotional banner for the XXVII Jornadas de Calidad de Aguas y Control de Procesos, an event organised by AIDIS Chile focused on water quality and process control, with logos, scenic water and city imagery, and professionals in a lab and field setting. The text highlights that the conference will take place…