Tag: drinking water
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Adsorptive membrane process to selectively remove NOM coupled with a sustainable electrochemical regeneration method
The next SafeCREW Key Result has now been published on the Horizon Results Platform: Adsorptive membrane process to selectively remove NOM coupled with a sustainable electrochemical regeneration method. Ion exchangers are widely used for removing natural organic matter (NOM) from water due to their charge-based adsorption mechanisms. However, conventional ion exchange resins suffer from pore…
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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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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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Case Study Site Tarragona welcomed SafeCREW project officer on 22 January 2026
The Project Officer of the European project SafeCREW, Sofia Pachini, has visited CAT‘s Drinking Water Treatment Plant (ETAP) in L’Ampolla, Catalonia, to learn first-hand about the progress we are making through this initiative, funded by the European Union. During the visit, which was also attended by representatives of Eurecat – Technology Centre, our partner in…
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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…
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Policy Brief: Advancing NAM/EBM for the Assessment of Disinfection By-Products and Complex Chemical Mixtures in Drinking Water
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new Policy Brief by SafeCREW, calling for the advancement of non-animal-based and effect-based monitoring (NAM/EBM) for the holistic toxicity assessment of chemical mixtures in water. While most current (eco)toxicological assessments still rely on animal-based, single-substance testing, which are costly, slow, and misaligned with sustainability goals, societal…
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PhD research at CAT’s water treatment plant l’Ampolla
Over the past few weeks, PhD student Marco Matracchi, from the research group at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering – Politecnico di Milano, led by Manuela Antonelli, has carried out part of his research at the water treatment plant located in l’Ampolla (Tarragona). Specifically, Matracchi is testing an innovative passive sampling method using…