Hospital wastewater (HWW) poses a significant environmental and health risk due to the presence of pharmaceuticals, pathogens, and other hazardous substances that are administered in healthcare institutions. Unfortunately, current urban wastewater treatment (WWT) plants are not capable of effectively removing many of the pollutants generated by hospitals. As a result, these contaminants reach and accumulate in natural water bodies, threatening ecosystems and biodiversity, and public health through the contamination of drinking water or food. In addition, public health is also menaced by HWW as it contains important amounts of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms and genes. In fact, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest health threats of our times.
The main objective of THERESA PCP is the development of a “green” and innovative solution to treat HWW.
The technology developed within the project will help to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare sector and to protect public health from emerging contaminants. This will be done by creating a network of procuring organizations and experts through the execution of a joint PCP.
