We explore the oft-repeated claim that river water quality in Great Britain is “better now than
at any time since the Industrial Revolution”. We review available data and ancillary evidence …

Antibiotics have revolutionised medicine in the last century and enabled the prevention of
bacterial infections that were previously deemed untreatable. However, in parallel, bacteria …

Many countries including EU Member States (EUMS) and the United States (US) regularly
monitor the microbial quality of bathing water to protect public health. This study …

Natural waters serve as habitat for a wide range of microorganisms, a proportion of which
may be derived from fecal material. A number of watershed models have been developed to …

Abstract Deep Neural Network (DNN) is a powerful tool for predicting and monitoring water
quality. However, its application is only limited to well-monitored zones where the availability …

Emerging evidence indicates that micro-and macro-plastics present in water can support a
diverse microbial community, including potential human pathogens (eg, bacteria, viruses) …

Engaging with natural environments benefits human health by providing opportunities for
social interactions, enhancing mental wellbeing and enabling outdoor spaces for physical …

Aquaculture, including marine aquaculture (mariculture), is the fastest growing food
production sector globally and is expected to play a key role in delivering future food …

Karst aquifers have distinctive hydrology and supply 25% of the world's population with
drinking water, making them a critical geological setting for understanding and managing …

To support the reactivation of urban rivers and estuaries for bathing while ensuring public
safety, it is critical to have access to real-time information on microbial water quality and …