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EISSN:1943-7870|ISSN:0733-9372|Disc:The Journal of Environmental Engineering presents broad interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental engineering science, systems engineering, and sanitation. Papers focus on design, development of engineering methods, management, governmental policies, and societal impacts of wastewater collection and treatment; the fate and transport of contaminants on watersheds, in surface waters, in groundwater, in soil, and in the atmosphere; environmental biology, microbiology, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and physical processes that control natural concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil; nonpoint-source pollution on watersheds, in streams, in groundwater, in lakes, and in estuaries and coastal areas; treatment, management, and control of hazardous wastes; control and monitoring of air pollution and acid deposition; airshed management; and design and management of solid waste facilities. A balanced contribution from consultants, practicing engineers, and researchers is sought on engineering solutions, and professional obligations and responsibilities|Priority:12|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Performance of Constructed Wetland Systems for Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor Effluent Polishing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Pollution from animal wastes is a threat to water resources. Insufficient treatment and disposal of animal manure results in potential runoff and transport of waste into surface and groundwater and ultimately contaminating ... -
Nutrient Removal from Salt-Laden Snowmelt by Salt-Tolerant Plant Bioretention Cells with Different Fillers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The presence of deicing salt in winter runoff from snowmelt affects the efficiency of bioretention cells. To stabilize the performance of bioretention cells in winter, two common plants were tested for their ability to ... -
More Accurate Prediction of Oxygen Transfer in Water through Venturi Flumes by Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Uncertainty Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study examines a Venturi flume’s volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient (VFKLa) by analyzing performance metrics and graphical assessment from conducting experiments under diverse conditions. Input parameters, including ... -
Microalgae Concentration through Microfiltration and Forward Osmosis: Evaluation of Membrane Setup Design and Operating Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Microalgae technology has the potential to take part to the transition from traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) toward innovative water resource recovery facilities. However, microalgae separation and concentration ... -
Methane Dynamics in Landfill Vegetated Covers: Steady-State Model for Oxidation and Diffusion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recent advancements in landfill designs integrate vegetated covers as a sustainable layer to mitigate methane emissions. In this study, we developed a comprehensive analytical model incorporating diffusion, advection, ... -
Management of Phosphorus from Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Recycle Streams Using Lanthanum Chloride
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) in wastewater treatment processes is gaining popularity as a substitute for chemical precipitation because of its cost-effectiveness and decreased production of sludge. ... -
Large-Scale Geospatial Analysis of Suitable Siting for Green Stormwater Infrastructure: An Open-Source Tool for Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Justice in Urban Communities
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Urbanization has led to escalating challenges in stormwater management, impacting the sustainability and resilience of urban communities worldwide. The increase in impervious surfaces and pollutants in stormwater runoff ... -
Laboratory Efficacy of a Woven Geotextile, Nonwoven Geotextile, and Nylon Mesh in Dewatering and Filtering Simulant Fecal Sludge and Field Effectiveness of a Nonwoven Geotextile Geobag in Bangladesh
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In humanitarian contexts, fecal sludge treatment is critical to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Geotextiles are permeable fabrics used in geobag treatment plants to dewater liquid wastes, but data on their ... -
Innovative Vermifiltration with <i>Brachiaria</i>: Enhancing Wastewater Treatment in Rural Areas
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of vermifilters for wastewater treatment in rural areas of Latin America and Africa offers an efficient and cost-effective alternative to conventional systems. However, there is a need to identify alternative ... -
Impact of Sponge Iron Proportion in Bioretention Media on Decontamination Performance and Biological Characteristics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Sponge iron, an emerging bioretention medium modifier, and the appropriate proportions play a crucial role in runoff purification and biological growth. However, the mechanism by which sponge iron proportions affect ... -
Hybrid Immobilization–Phytoremediation Approach for Constructed Wetlands Minimizing the Geoenvironmental Impact of Chromium-Contaminated Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Soil contamination by heavy metals is a global concern due to their enduring persistence and inherent toxicity. Constructed wetlands represent a cost-effective and dependable green alternative to traditional mechanical ... -
Freshwater CO2 Emissions Impact on Climate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Our climate is changing, and we need to know why. This work aims to assess potential causes, such as freshwater sources of atmospheric CO2, not previously considered. The rate freshwater bacteria respired dissolved organic ... -
Adsorption Models and Kinetic Analysis of Molybdenum on the Sediment of the Yellow River in China
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The Yellow River basin is rich in sediment that provides a transport carrier for the transport and diffusion of pollutants. Molybdate ions contained in the tributaries of the Yellow River are dispersed with the water and ... -
Fluoride Removal Using Capacitive Deionization with Electrodes Coated on Both Sides
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present study was focused on the fabrication of a device to remove fluoride using capacitive deionization (CDI). The conventional CDI device was modified such that electrodes coated on both sides could be used. The ... -
Field Study of Generation and Emission of Hydrogen Sulfide in a Sanitary Sewer Network Downstream of a Long Forcemain
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Fieldwork was carried out in the western area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to assess the H2S contribution of a long force main and to investigate the source of H2S generation in a complex sewer network. The study sewer ... -
Experimental Study of Strength of Leachate Sludge Solidified with Sulfoaluminate Cement and Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Landfill leachate sludge produced by the immersion combustion process on the leachate has extremely high soluble salt content. The leachate sludge is solidified by sulphoaluminate cement (SAC) combined with municipal solid ... -
Enhancing Water Desalination and Dye Removal Efficiency through the Integration of a Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Intermediate Layer in Polyamide Thin-Film Nanofibrous Composite Membranes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The trade-off between permeability and selectivity of the conventional type of thin-film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) membranes is known as one of the critical issues that has caused many concerns during the last ... -
Enhancing Electron Utilization and Sulfamethoxazole Degradation in Microbial Electrochemical Systems Using MnCo2O4 Modified Electrodes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The widespread use of antibiotics in pharmaceuticals and aquaculture has led to their high concentration in wastewater, posing threats to ecological stability and human health. In addressing these challenges, in our ... -
Enhanced Degradation of Phenanthrene by Soil MFCs: Synergistic Interaction between Iron Minerals and Microorganisms
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The bioelectrochemical system can enhance the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil by the enrichment and improved diversification of microbial communities, as well as the electroactive microbial ... -
Engineering Properties and Environmental Effects of Phosphogypsum Modified Expansive Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Phosphogypsum (PG), an industrial solid waste produced from the wet phosphoric acid process, has seriously damaged the ecological environment. Its comprehensive utilization rate needs to be improved urgently. In this paper, ...