PRIMA-SAFE: Advancing Research on Pharmaceuticals in Reclaimed Water

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133538

The 34th Annual SETAC Europe Meeting was held in Seville, Spain, from May 5th to 9th, 2024. The event brought together scientists from academia, industry, and government to exchange and advance knowledge in environmental science. The conference aimed to support adaptive and responsive environmental management by facilitating the dissemination and application of cutting-edge research findings.

As part of the program, Sara Rodriguez-Mozaz, a researcher from the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), presented findings from the PRIMA-SAFE project through a poster presentation. The study, titled:

• “Pharmaceuticals in a Soil-Plant System Irrigated with Reclaimed Water in the Mediterranean Area: Environmental and Human Health Risk Assessment”, authored by Rodriguez-Mozaz, S., Castaño-Trias, M., Verlicchi, P., and Buttiglieri, G,
  

focused on the presence of pharmaceutical contaminants in soil-plant systems irrigated with reclaimed water in the Mediterranean region. The research provided insights into the environmental and human health risks associated with these contaminants, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and risk mitigation strategies in water reuse practices.

The PRIMA-SAFE project’s participation at SETAC Europe 2024 underscores its dedication to advancing sustainable water reuse practices and contributing to global efforts in environmental protection and resource management.