Different Types Of Water Research Articles

A polyethyleneimine-coated thermally-oxidized graphitic-carbon nitride adsorbent for the removal of organic pollutants.

Negatively charged organic pollutants in water are responsible for a large range of public health and ecological issues. Low-cost and low-toxicity graphitic carbon nitride (CN), with its abundant functional groups and surface defects, is a promising material for the removal of organic molecules by adsorption. However, basic synthesis methods for CN often result in a material with morphology and electric charge that are suboptimal for interacting with negatively charged pollutants. Here, an adsorbent was prepared by thermally oxidizing a tubular CN precursor and then coating the resulting flake-shaped material (FCNO) with the polycationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI). The resulting adsorbent, FCNO550-PEI, removed humic acid (HA), a widespread problematic organic molecule, as well as the common toxic anionic dye Congo red (CR). FCNO550-PEI was superior to other CN-based adsorbents previously reported in the literature with maximum adsorption capacities according to the Sips isotherm model for HA and CR of 437.1mg/g and 1430.3mg/g, respectively. In addition, FCNO550-PEI could adsorb HA and CR from different types of water and was reusable. Besides electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds between PEI and the pollutants, HA and CR adsorption was enabled by π-π interactions with the FCNO support itself. The high efficiency of FCNO550-PEI for the removal of HA and CR highlights its potential for water treatment applications.

On-site gas chromatographic quantification of transformation products of rocket fuel unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine in water using vacuum-assisted headspace solid-phase microextraction

ABSTRACT On-site quantification of rocket fuel unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) transformation products (TPs) in water is important to obtain fast results, particularly after major accidental fuel spills. In this study, the method based on vacuum-assisted headspace solid-phase microextraction (Vac-HSSPME) for quantification of UDMH TPs in water was adapted for application in combination with portable gas chromatograph (GC) with a nitrogen-phosphorus detector (NPD). External standard calibration plots in distilled water demonstrated good accuracy for all analytes (except N,N-dimethylformamide) providing spike recoveries 73.3% − 90.0% from different types of water. The limits of detection (LODs) varied from 0.2 to 40 µg L−1. From the on-site measurements at a fall site of the first stage of Proton-M rocket in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan, only 1-methyl-1H-pyrazole and N-methylformamide were detected with their signal-to-noise ratios below 10. The method based on Vac-HSSPME-GC-NPD can be recommended for quick and accurate on-site quantification of UDMH TPs in water contaminated with rocket fuel and/or in water bodies near the fuel spills, particularly after major accidents.

Spawn-based pellets of Pleurotus ostreatus as an applied approach for the production of laccase in different types of water.

In recent years, oxidoreductase enzymes such as laccases have received considerable attention for their ability to degrade and eliminate organic micropollutants from contaminated water in a process known as enzyme-based wastewater treatment. Thus, methods to produce high laccase activity in water are a point of focus, with white-rot fungi being highlighted as a tool in this context. This study, therefore, explored the applied approach of direct addition of mushroom spawn of the white-rot fungi Pleurotus ostreatus into water and its potential for laccase production under different conditions. Grain spawn was observed to be preferable to sawdust spawn, resulting in laccase activity of 53.9±5.9U/L and 4.8±0.8U/L, respectively. Laccase activity was induced by adding kraft lignin (4g/L), and an eightfold increase to 446.3±43.1U/L was observed for grain spawn. Lignin accumulated in the spawn over time, resulting in brown pellets composed of spawn, mycelium and lignin. Our results demonstrated that high levels of laccase activity could be obtained in different types of water, including effluent municipal wastewater, using this method. No impact from the addition of inorganic nitrogen (ammonium nitrate, N-levels 14mg/L, 140mg/L) or organic nitrogen sources (urea, yeast extract, wheat bran, N-levels 14mg/L, 140mg/L) was observed for the treatment with grain spawn and lignin, suggesting that stable laccase activity can be expected under these nutritional conditions.

Registration of Different Types of Water with Corona Gas Discharge Effects and Parameters of Brightness

Registration of Different Types of Water with Corona Gas Discharge Effects and Parameters of Brightness

Soaking and Cooking Techniques: A Study on Nutritional Enhancement of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Libyan Cuisine

This study investigates the effect of soaking duration, cooking time, and the type of water used on the mineral and nutritional content of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) available in the Libyan market. Common beans are a significant source of essential minerals, making them a staple food in Libya. The research involved preparing beans through various methods: uncooked (control), unsoaked, boiled in desalinated water, and soaked for 12 hours in four different types of water (distilled, desalinated, artificial river, and well water) before boiling. Samples were measured using a flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results demonstrated that soaking beans significantly reduced cooking time and enhanced the retention of vital minerals. The concentrations of minerals (mg/100 ml) in the cooked beans were as follows: sodium (Na) ranged from 2.8 to 49.3, calcium (Ca) from 8.4 to 20.8, potassium (K) from 189.0 to 742.8, zinc (Zn) from 1.1 to 2.1, barium (Ba) from 159.1 to 300.9, and iron (Fe) from 1.2 to 37.7, depending on the soaking and cooking conditions. Additionally, the type of water used for soaking and cooking influenced the mineral content, with artificial river and well water yielding higher concentrations of beneficial nutrients such as Na ranged from 400 to 628 mg/100 ml and Ca ranged from 50 to 73 mg/100 ml. The measured concentration of heavy metals in the samples is low and falls within the normal range according to the Libyan food specifications. This research contributes to the understanding of how traditional cooking practices can be improved for better health outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of proper soaking and cooking techniques in maximizing the nutritional value of common beans, providing practical recommendations for consumers and food preparers.

Assessment of water volumes granted and water availability in the Azul River basin, Paraná, Brazil

Water plays a crucial role in various activities concerning a watershed. However, the unregulated utilization of water resources and the absence of effective management can jeopardize the diverse uses of water, turning a particular region into a critical area. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of water demands in relation to water availability in the Azul River Watershed, Paraná state, Brazil. To achieve this objective, data on licenses for water resources use issued by the state regulatory agency have been utilized, and the study area was defined using geographic coordinates. By segmenting the hydrographic unit, it is possible to identify different types of water uses (consumptive and non-consumptive), permitted water outflows, specific purposes, and water users. Furthermore, an examination of the conflicts between demand and water availability was also conducted. The findings revealed that the agricultural sector accounted for the highest water withdrawals, with the greatest number of active permits. Additionally, regarding consumptive uses, aquaculture emerged as the largest consumer of water, accounting for 62% of the total water consumption. The water demand of users in the Rio Azul basin cannot be achieved considering the current licensing criteria. This indicates that water resource management requires special attention to the relationship between demand and water availability.

Enhanced underwater optical wireless communication using optical code division multiple access with sigma shift matrix code

A high-speed 40 Gbps Underwater Optical Wireless Communication (UOWC) system exploiting code division multiple access is proposed in this paper. Optical Code Division Multiple Access (OCDMA) systems play a crucial role in enhancing transmission capacity by allowing multiple channels to transmit data simultaneously. In this proposed work, four channels each assigned a distinct Sigma Shift Matrix (SSM) code and modulated with a data at 10 Gbps. Laser Diode (LD) sources operating in the green spectrum are used in UOWC systems due to their low attenuation. To ensure the feasibility of implementing the proposed system in real-world environments, the actual scattering and absorption coefficients from five different types of water are considered: Pure Sea (PS), Clear Ocean (CL), Coastal Sea (CS), Harbor I (HI), and Harbor II (HII). The system's performance is evaluated via the Quality Factor (Q-factor), Bit Error Rate (BER), and eye diagrams opening. The simulation results indicate that in PS water, which exhibits the lowest attenuation, the four channels achieve the longest underwater transmission distance of 48 m, with a Q-factor ≥ 4.1, log(BER) ≤ −4.7, and wide eye openings. Since CL and CS have higher attenuation than PS, they enable shorter transmission distances of 27.5 m and 16 m, respectively, while maintaining nearly the same Q-factor, log(BER), and eye diagrams. Conversely, the highest attenuation observed in HI and HII waterbodies results in the shortest underwater spans of 8.2 m and 5.05 m, respectively.

Geochemical and isotopic characterization of the shallow aquifers from the Mugello Basin (Tuscany, central Italy): Implications for assessing a monitoring network in a seismically active area

The Mugello Intermontane Basin (MIB) is located 30 km north of Florence (Tuscany, central Italy) and shows high seismicity with historical events characterized by Mw ≥ 6, e.g., on June 13, 1542 (Mw = 6.0) and June 29, 1919 (Mw = 6.4). Progresses in the identification of seismic tracers in geofluids has been made in the last decades, although reference values for a given area are necessary to assess hydrogeochemical anomalies prior to earthquakes. In this study, a detailed characterization of the chemical and isotopic composition of the natural waters discharging from MIB was performed. The aims were to (i) constrain the geochemical processes controlling the chemistry of waters and dissolved gases, (ii) assess the influence of deep-seated fluids in the shallow environment, and (iii) evaluate the suitability of geochemical parameters as reliable tracers for seismic activity. Two different types of waters were recognized, being characterized by: (A) calcium-bicarbonate (Ca-HCO3) composition, positive Eh values (150–200 mV), slightly alkaline pH (<8.3), and an N2-dominated dissolved gas phase; (B) sodium-bicarbonate waters (Na-HCO3,) composition, negative Eh (< −180 mV), pH > 8.5, high contents in F, B and Li, and enrichments in dissolved CO2 and CH4. The chemistry of waters of group (A) is controlled by dissolution processes involving carbonate rocks, while the Na-HCO3 waters likely result by prolonged water-silicate rock interactions and probably associated with longer circulation pathways. Argon (40Ar/36Ar) and carbon (δ13C in CO2 and CH4) isotopes indicate a predominant circulation within local aquifers by shallow fluids. Instead, helium (3He/4He) isotopes in dissolved gases highlighted a contribution up to 6 % by mantle/magmatic fluids probably rising through deep faults. The results obtained suggest that trace elements and the isotopic signatures of dissolved CO2, CH4, and He may represent reliable seismic tracers for the MIB on the basis of which a monitoring network could be deployed.

Effect of Boiling on the Composition of Organic Substances in Tap Water

Introduction: Anthropogenic activities cause the emergence of new organic compounds with poorly studied physicochemical and toxic properties in the environment. Due to the shortcomings of water treatment technologies, the presence of these compounds in drinking water sources poses a threat to human health. Even extremely low concentrations of some of the organic components can have adverse biological effects. Data on changes in the composition of water during household boiling are scarce, which makes studies of organic substances in different types of water particularly relevant. Objective: To analyze changes in the composition of organic substances following tap water boiling using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. Materials and methods: We used GC-MS to identify organic substances in tap water samples collected at a water supply treatment plant of a large industrial city in the Sverdlovsk Region in different seasons of the year before and after boiling and to compile the list of substances having adverse human health effects. Results: Of 65 organic substances identified in tap water over the study period, 23 (35.4 %) had toxic, irritating, organ-specific and/or carcinogenic effects on humans. Of 53 compounds found in boiled tap water, 14 (26.4 %) had a proven negative effect on the organism. About 10 % of organic substances originally identified in tap water retained after boiling. Conclusion: We identified organic compounds in tap water before and after boiling, revealed a seasonal pattern of changes in the composition of organic substances, found substances with toxic and carcinogenic properties, and established changes in the composition of identified organic substances after boiling.

Single-Probe-Based Sensor Array for Fingerprint Recognition of Trivalent Metal Ions and Application in Water Identification.

Abnormal concentration levels of trivalent metal ions (M3+) might hinder their natural biological activities in physiological processes and cause severe health hazards. Herein, a dual-chromophore probe (RhB-TPE) composed of rhodamine and tetraphenylethene (TPE) units was synthesized and explored for discriminating M3+ ions. It exhibited special aggregation and AIE properties in aqueous media. Its ensemble with anionic surfactant SDBS assemblies (RhB-TPE/SDBS) could be utilized as fluorescent sensors for selective and sensitive detection of M3+ ions such as Fe3+, Al3+, and Cr3+ by illustrating quenched TPE emission and switched-on rhodamine emission. Moreover, the use of SDBS assemblies at two concentrations could provide a single-probe-based sensor array and realize four-signal pattern recognition of different concentrations of the three M3+ ions and identify M3+ mixtures or unknown samples. The cross-reactive fluorescence variation was attributed to the M3+ influence on the FRET process from TPE to open-ring form rhodamine in the two ensemble sensors. With the coexistence of Al3+, the optimized RhB-TPE/SDBS ensemble sensor array was successfully applied to differentiate commercially available brand mineral water and purified water, as well as tap water. The present work provides a novel strategy to generate a single-probe-based sensor array and realizes fingerprint recognition of three trivalent metal ions and efficient discrimination of different types of water. The modulation FRET process of a dual chromophore in different surfactant ensembles inspires the future construction of novel and effective sensing platforms.

Performance Evaluation of UOWC Systems from an Empirical Channel Model Approach for Air Bubble-Induced Scattering.

Underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC) systems provide the potential to establish secure high-data-rate communication links in underwater environments. The uniqueness of oceanic impairments, such as absorption, scattering, oceanic turbulence, and air bubbles demands accurate statistical channel models based on empirical measurements for the development of UOWC systems adapted to different types of water and link conditions. Recently, generalized Gamma and a mixture of two generalized Gamma probability density functions (PDF) were proposed to describe the statistical behavior of small and large air bubbles, respectively, when considering several levels of particle-induced scattering. In this paper, we derive novel closed-form analytic expressions to compute the bit error rate (BER) and outage performance using both proposed PDFs for various scattering conditions. Furthermore, simple asymptotic expressions are obtained to determine the diversity order of each scenario. Monte Carlo simulation results verify the obtained theoretical expressions. Our results also reveal that UOWC systems present lower BER and outage performance under more turbid water cases with respect to the tap water case due to the higher diversity order and despite the significant increases in pathloss at short link distances. Particle-induced scattering provides an inherent mechanism of turbid waters to mitigate air bubble-induced fluctuations and light blockages.

Voltammetric electronic tongue for the discrimination of antibiotic mixtures in tap water

The identification and quantification of antibiotics in different types of water is of growing interest due to the resistance their presence can induce in many bacterial species. Although the electrochemical analysis of electroactive antibiotics via voltammetric techniques is rapid, simple and cost-effective, their simultaneous detection is often challenging due to their overlapping oxidation peaks. To address this issue, we have developed a voltammetric electronic tongue for the discrimination and quantification of antibiotic mixtures in tap water. For that purpose, three different screen-printed carbon electrodes were modified with “green”-synthesized metallic nanoparticles (NPs) of copper and silver, and commercial titanium dioxide NPs. The electrochemical behavior of the electrodes against the detection of six antibiotics was first investigated by cyclic voltammetry, proving the catalytic effect of the selected NPs. Next, principal component analysis and artificial neural networks (ANNs) were used to achieve the accurate discrimination and quantification of three selected antibiotics, cefepime, daptomycin, and vancomycin, at the mg/L level with a normalized root mean square error (NRMSE) of 0.055 for the test subset. Finally, after validation of the ANN model, the analysis of tap water samples spiked with the three selected antibiotics was carried out to test its applicability for water quality monitoring, showing a good agreement with the expected values (average recovery of 95 %, and NRMSE of 0.034).

Quantification of organic and inorganic hydrogen in mudstones: a novel approach using the difference between organic-rich and organic-free mudstones during pyrolysis process

Whether mudstone is rich in or free of organic matter has a great influence on the occurrence of water. Comparing different types of water in organic-rich and organic-free mudstones is helpful for further understanding the role of water in hydrocarbon generation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) combined with mass spectrometry (MS) afford the opportunity to identify the mass change, reactions and products of the sample in a real-time monitored heating process. This study compared the pyrolysis characteristics of an organic-rich mudstone (CN1) and an organic-free mudstone (CW1) by using the TGA/DTA-MS method to estimate the content of different types of H2O and CO2 in organic-rich mudstones. The results show that the mass changes in CN1 and CW1 can be divided into the three thermogravimetric (TG) stages of 0°C–200°C, 200°C–650°C, and 650°C–900°C, while the peak temperatures of H2O and CO2 obtained through MS are different for CN1 and CW1. The differences in mineral components and organic matter between CN1 and CW1 suggest that the MS peaks of H2O and CO2 in CW1 are mainly influenced by clay and carbonate minerals, and that those of CN1 are also influenced by organic matter. In addition, quantification equations for CO2 and H2O contents from both the organic and inorganic origin of the organic-rich mudstone can be established by using the MS peak area of CO2 and H2O, mass loss in TGA and the mineral composition of the organic-free mudstone. This work provides useful insights for further understanding the hydrocarbon generation mechanism, as well as quantifying different types of water in organic-rich mudstones.

Assessment of the Raceway Pond Reactor for Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye in Different Types of Water: A Systematic Kinetics Study under Natural Solar Light

Assessment of the Raceway Pond Reactor for Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye in Different Types of Water: A Systematic Kinetics Study under Natural Solar Light

Hardness Removal by A Continuous Flow Electrochemical Reactor from Different Types of Water

The present study focuses on the technique of hardness removal by using a novel reactor performing an electrocoagulation (EC) process. The variation of alkalinity is also recorded. Continuous flow experiments were conducted for Total Hardness (TH) removal using a transparent plastic reactor using aluminum plate electrodes that have holes so that the water flows through the plates in a zigzag way. The influence of various operating parameters such as the number of plates (two and four), flow rate (600, 1000 L/h), and water type (Tigris River &amp; rejected water from Reverse Osmosis system RO) was investigated. The results showed that an increase in the number of electrodes led to an increase in the total hardness removal efficiency. In addition, the increase in the flow rate led to a decrease in the removal efficiency. For the rejected RO water type, the highest hardness removal rate was 16.16% for 4 plates electrodes and 600 L/h flow rate while for the river water was 29% for 4 plates electrodes and 1000 L/h.

Remote sensing estimation of dissolved organic carbon concentrations in Chinese lakes based on Landsat images

Long-term estimation of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) dynamics based on satellite data provides important information to comprehensively understand the lake carbon cycle, climate change, and sustainable water resource management. Here, we proposed a novel DOC concentration estimation model based on water classification using a large field dataset (n = 1929) collected from 123 Chinese lakes. We divided water into terrestrial-DOM-dominated and endogenous-DOM-dominated water bodies using the optimal spectral slope ratio (SR) threshold determined by setting the classification scenario. Then, we calibrated the optimal DOC estimation model using stepwise quadratic polynomial regression for the different types of water and determined the final DOC estimation model. The final DOC estimation model performed well in both the calibration and validation datasets, with R2 ≥ 0.78, RMSD ≤ 0.78 mg/L, and MAPD ≤ 16.51 %. Subsequently, we mapped the spatiotemporal dynamics of DOC concentrations in Chinese lakes with surface area greater than 1 km2 (n = 2621) between 1986 and 2021 using the Landsat data. Spatially, we observed obvious spatial heterogeneity in the DOC concentrations in the Chinese lakes, with the highest DOC concentration occurring in the Northeast Region (NER) (4.39 ± 0.21 mg/L) and the lowest DOC concentration occurring in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Region (QTR) (3.76 ± 1.12 mg/L). Temporally, the average DOC concentration in Chinese lakes generally decreased at a rate of − 0.09 mg/L decade−1 from 1986 to 2021, during which 56.5 % of the lakes experienced a decrease, 29.6 % of the lakes experienced no obvious change, and 13.9 % of the lakes experienced an increase. We also revealed that human activities are the main drivers of DOC increases in lakes, while vegetation and climate change are the main drivers of DOC decreases in lakes. Our results contribute to improving the accuracy of organic carbon estimations in lakes worldwide and provides meaningful insights into the lake carbon cycle..

Theoretical and experimental analysis of sea ice centrifugal desalination and supercooled water production for slurry ice

This study presents a comprehensive investigation of centrifugal desalination of sea ice and the production of slurry ice from supercooled water. A mathematical model for centrifugal desalination was established and validated through experiments. The results displayed a high level of accuracy in both the theoretical and experimental analyses, with an average goodness of fit of approximately 0.94. An experimental platform is established to produce supercooled water, using different types of water as ice-making solutions. The slurry ice is more suitable for centrifugal desalination than solid ice, and it can be obtained by disrupting the supercooled state of supercooled water, with finer ice crystals produced through ultrasonic supercooling release compared to natural methods. Decreasing the refrigerant temperature benefits enhancing the supercooling degree while compromising the stability of supercooled water generation. The stability is investigated with variations in refrigerant temperature to generate a solution temperature 2.0 °C higher than the refrigerant. When the supercooling degree is 1.0 °C, all of these solutions have a high stability of 80 %, however, it becomes worse as the supercooling degree increases. At the supercooling degree of 2.0 °C, saltwater has the highest stability of only 35 %, and seawater has the lowest stability of 15% due to its complicated composition. This phenomenon also reveals that conducting experiments using saline solution instead of seawater can lead to significant misleading effects. Additionally, the impact of flow rate on the supercooling degree is investigated, showing a minor influence.

On the influence of graphene oxide and hydroxyapatite modification on alginate-based hydrogel matrix: thermal, physicochemical, and biological considerations

Sodium alginate (SA) hydrogels with an addition of graphene oxide (GO) and hydroxyapatite (HAp) crosslinked by calcium chloride solution were investigated as potential materials for osteochondral tissue regeneration. The influence of various ratios of the nanoadditives in the natural derived polymer matrix on the thermal, physiochemical and biological properties was studied. Two thermal characterization methods (DSC and TGA) were employed to examine the thermal properties of the materials and provide information regarding the different types of water within the hydrogel structure. These parameters are crucial for the assessing and understanding of the adsorption/desorption processes in hydrogels and also impact their biocompatibility. The effect of GO and HAp addition on thermal characteristics of alginate hydrogel is reported, as well as the nanoadditives polymer chains interaction, as evidenced by FTIR results. The compression test confirmed that the nanoadditives, uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix, improved the mechanical properties of the hydrogels, but only up to a certain content of additives. The composite hydrogels exhibited a very low friction coefficient. Both GO and HAp also enhanced chemical stability of alginate hydrogels under in vitro conditions. Biological assays demonstrated that most of the tested hydrogel extracts were not cytotoxic to hUC-MSCs, but they can affect the proliferation rate of the cells. Developed materials may present an intriguing alternative for osteochondral tissue regeneration.

Reusing livestock farming wastewater for Tifton 85 irrigation: productivity, morphological, and bromatological indicators

The utilization of wastewater from livestock farming (WLF) represents a common agricultural practice, but the absence of research on its agronomic impacts hinders its sustainable implementation. This study assesses the reutilization of WLF combined with nitrogen fertilization on the morphological, bromatological, and productivity attributes of a Tifton 85 pasture during the winter season. The study involved the application of different types of water via sprinkler: (I) stream water; (II) mixture of WLF and stream water at a 1:1 ratio; and (III) undiluted WLF combined with mineral nitrogen fertilization (0 and 45 kg N ha-1) administered at the commencement of the regrowth period. Irrigation was applied on a weekly basis, totaling 2,440 m3 ha-1. At 106 days post-regrowth, parameters including forage productivity, height, leaf-stem ratio, leaf area index, nitrogen nutrition index, crude protein content, acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and mineral matter content were determined. Mineral fertilization at the prescribed dosage (45 kg N ha-1) did not have any discernible impact on the parameters under investigation. On average, the reuse of WLF raised the productivity from 2.50 to 5.12 t ha-1 and the Crude Protein from 12.35% to 14.58% compared to stream water. The reuse of WLF demonstrated superior outcomes (p &lt; 0.01) in terms of pasture productivity, nutritional quality, and nitrogen accumulation compared to irrigation solely with stream water. The reuse of diluted WLF (1:1) without fertilization proved adequate to sustain Tifton 85 pastures during the winter season in the Brazilian Cerrado region. Keywords: Cynodon dactylon, forage, irrigated pasture.

Uptake and translocation of pharmaceutically active compounds by olive tree (Olea europaea L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater.

The use of treated municipal wastewater (TWW) represents a relevant opportunity for irrigation of agricultural crops in semi-arid regions to counter the increasing water scarcity. Pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) are often detected in treated wastewater, posing a risk to humans and the environment. PhACs can accumulate in soils and translocate into different plant tissues, reaching, in some cases, edible organs and entering the food chain. This study evaluated the uptake and translocation processes of 10 PhACs by olive trees irrigated with TWW, investigating their accumulation in different plant organs. The experiment was conducted in southern Italy, in 2-year-old plants irrigated with three different types of water: freshwater (FW), TWW spiked with 10 PhACs at a concentration of 200 µg L-1 (1× TWW), and at a triple dose (3× TWW), from July to October 2021. The concentration of PhACs in soil and plant organs was assessed, collecting samples of root, stem, shoot, leaf, fruit, and kernel at 0 (T0), 50 (T1), and 107 (T2) days of irrigation. PhACs extraction from soil and plant organs was carried out using the QuEChERS method, and their concentrations were determined by high-resolution mass spectrometry coupled with liquid chromatography. Results of uptake factors (UF) showed a different behavior between compounds according to their physicochemical properties, highlighting PhACs accumulation and translocation in different plant organs (also edible part) in 1× TWW and 3× TWW compared to FW. Two PhACs, carbamazepine and fluconazole, showed interactions with the soil-plant system, translocating also in the aerial part of the plant, with a translocation factor (TF) greater than 1, which indicates high root-to-leaf translocation. Findings highlight that only few PhACs among the selected compounds can be uptaken by woody plants and accumulated in edible parts at low concentration. No effects of PhACs exposure on plant growth have been detected. Despite the attention to be paid to the few compounds that translocate into edible organs, these results are promising for adapting wastewater irrigation in crops. Increasing knowledge about PhACs behavior in woody plants can be important for developing optimized wastewater irrigation and soil management strategies to reduce PhACs accumulation and translocation in plants.