Microbial Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants in Urban Water Systems

 Emeribe Chiemeka Elochi                             

Western Illinois University, Macomb Illinois USA  

ABSTRACT

Urban water systems are increasingly contaminated with a variety of emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and multidrug-resistant bacteria. These contaminants pose significant risks to human and environmental health, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Microbial bioremediation offers a promising, eco-friendly solution for the removal and degradation of these pollutants. This paper reviews the principles of microbial bioremediation, key microorganisms involved, techniques for monitoring bioremediation processes, and successful case studies. Emphasis is placed on the development and optimization of microbial consortia for effective contaminant removal, as well as the challenges and future directions in the field.

Keywords: Emerging Contaminants, Urban Water Systems, Microbial Bioremediation, Environmental Remediation, Water Pollution.

CITATION: Emeribe Chiemeka Elochi. (2024). Microbial Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants in Urban Water Systems. Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine 3(1):41-45.