Watch: Transforming urban wastewater from an environmental burden into an economic asset
In case you missed it, find here the recording of the seminar presentation held 7 May 2025.
Speaker: Prof. Manzoor Qadir | Deputy Director: United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), Canada. Moderator: Prof. Djiby Thiam | Director: WPE – Water and Production Economics, University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa
The potential health and environmental impact of a range of pollutants in urban wastewater warrants their removal through increased wastewater treatment capacity and efficiency. However, removing such pollutants from wastewater remains limited, affecting freshwater ecosystems and drinking water quality. Fit-for-purpose use of treated wastewater provides an alternative water supply, easing pressure on high-quality water resources. Despite long-term research and practice, implementing effective and environmentally acceptable wastewater treatment and reuse strategies remains challenging. This presentation provides insights into the status of wastewater treatment across the world and offers potential options for promoting and implementing adequate wastewater treatment opportunities. More
This seminar is part of the UCT-UCR Seminar Series: Water Economics and Politics, a collaboration between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and University of California, Riverside (UCR). Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates on upcoming sessions.