Webinar
Webinar
Treated Wastewater Reuse
Navigating the Microbiological Frontier
May 26th, 2026 13h30-16h00
As climate change and demographic shifts strain global water supplies, the reuse of treated wastewater (REUSE) is often presented as a » required solution » for the circular economy; nonetheless it poses significant challenges, especially regarding chemical and microbiological quality; how do we ensure the end product safety while pushing the boundaries of water recycling? What are the hidden risks concerning the dissemination of emerging pathogens and antibiotic resistance?
In this webinar organized by the environmental microbiology section of the SFM, three scientists will present their works and help to describe some of the scientific question related to this REUSE approach, especially for agricultural purposes. The Global Landscape and The Microbiological Risk will be assessed, especially pathogen persistence, health impacts and Treatment in a « One Health » perspective.
- Despo Fatta Kassinos, Director, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nireas – International Water Research Center, University of Cyprus Advancing reclaimed water goals: micropollutants, antimicrobial resistance, and the role of treatment technology.
- Eddie Cytryn PhD, Director, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences Volcani Institute, Agricultural Research Organization: Treated Wastewater Irrigation and Antibiotic Resistance in Soils and Crops: Navigating Ecological Barriers and Hidden Risks.
- Laura Alvarez-Fraga, Researcher, Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, INRAE, Narbonne (France). Hidden Risks in Reclaimed Water: Tracking Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Genes across Systems.
This webinar will be held on the 26th of May from 1:30 to 4 PM
