Application of Anti-clogging Ecological Soil Sewage Treatment Process in Rural Domestic Sewage Treatment and Prospects

[Objectives] By reasonable water distribution and air supply to soil, soil water permeability is maintained, and the nutrient conditions of degrading bacteria in soil are improved to effectively prevent soil clogging. [Methods] Through the innovation and improvement of traditional soil sewage treatment technology, the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil for sewage purification are utilized to enhance the pollutant decomposition ability of soil microorganisms and maintain soil water permeability.[Results] It has no secondary pollution, and can effectively remove pollutants such as COD_(Cr), TN, TP, NH_3-N, etc. in sewage. [Conclusions] The operation and maintenance cost is low, and the land can be reused, while water and nutrients can be restored to the land.

Current Seasonal Variations in Physicochemical and Heavy Metals Parameters of Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent and Suitability for Irrigation

The study aims to investigate the current extent of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal contamination in the effluent of the Jaganpur sewage treatment plant (STP), Dayalbagh, Agra India. Majority of the nearby farmers have access to use of STP effluent in irrigation purposes for growing major edible crops. The problems of using STP effluent for irrigation purpose, continuous water quality analysis required. To check the quality of irrigation water, substantial physicochemical parameters accordance to Indian Standards (IS-Reaffirmed 2002/2003) analysed to calculate Sodium absorption ratio (SAR) and Residual sodium carbonate (RSC). To estimate the heavy metal pollution index (HPI) and metal quality index (MQI), toxic Heavy metals such as As, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pd, Cd, Co, and B also determined in the STP effluent with an AAS and results verified with ICP-OES against certified standards. The high value of SAR (range 13 to 20) and RSC (range -10 to 11) in STP effluent exceeded the permissible limit for irrigation purpose. On the other hand, HPI and MQI values (1692.4 and 58.1, respectively) show that high metal contamination mainly due to industrial and domestic wastewater does not treat appropriately in the sewage treatment plant. Thus it is suggested that further studies are carried out on the STP effluents to improve the water quality through proper treatment. Treated wastewater used for irrigation purposes needs to analyse the contamination like heavy metals and pinpoint the pollution sources.

Discussion on the Problems and Developing Trend of Construction of Sewage Treatment Plants in Small Towns

Existing problems of sewage treatment plants in small towns were summarized firstly,and then the developing trend of construction of sewage treatment plants in small towns was discussed from the aspects of project decision,site selection,design,processing technology and construction financing models. Finally,outlooks for its future development were proposed to provide reference for the construction of sewage treatment plants in small towns in future.

Advances in Research of Characteristics and Removal of Microplastics in Sewage Treatment Plants

Microplastic pollution has become a worldwide issue.The discharge of sewage treatment plants(STPs)or wastewater treatment plant(WWTPs)is an important way for microplastics to enter the environment.This study reviewed the sources and occurrence characteristics(type,size,color and components)of microplastics in domestic and foreign sewage plants.It elaborated the removal principles of microplastics by primary,secondary and tertiary treatments.In addition,the removal effects of various treatment units and different processes on microplastics were summarized.In the future,the removal mechanism of microplastics in sewage treatment plants should be discussed in more depth,so as to further improve the removal rate of microplastics by optimizing and transforming traditional sewage treatment processes.Therefore,it is necessary to develop new technologies/processes specifically for the removal of microplastics and promote them to practical applications.

Behavior of Antibiotic-Resistant Fecal Coliforms in the Stream of a Sewage Treatment Plant in Tokyo

We are confronting a new threat in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria followed by epidemic spread in aquatic environments in metropolitan areas because damage from river floods is increasing remarkably in Japan due to global extreme weather. The sewer penetration rate is about 100% in Tokyo and reclaimed water from sewage treatment plants accounts for over 50% of all water in both the down- and mid-stream areas of local rivers. The water quality of these rivers, which contain microflora, seems to be seriously affected by reclaimed water. In this study, we collected water samples on July 17, 2018 and examined the behavior of antibiotic-resistant fecal coliforms in the stream of a sewage treatment plant in Tokyo. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing fecal coliforms with encoding genes were found;the CTX-M-1, CTX-M-9, TEM, and SHV groups were found to have survived in the final effluent to the river after sterilization with sodium hypochlorite.

Water Analyses, Eco-Balance and Socio-Demographic Analyses as Prerequisites for Solutions of the Sewage Treatment Problems in Rural Areas

The implementation of the EU-water framework directive (EU-WFD) demands a financeable and adaptable sewage treatment, creating a need for action especially in rural areas, where the “good ecological status” is often not reached even though the sewage works fulfill the legal minimum requirements. Therefore the construction of new, more efficient wastewater treatment plants is advisable. Due to the precarious financial situation in most rural areas, many municipalities can however not master the necessary funds for an improved waste water infrastructure. A large part of the costs would have to be shouldered by the local population in the form of additional sewage levies, leading to massive socio-economic strain. Hence, different solutions, which are tailored to the socio-economic, demographic and environmental characteristics of rural areas and fulfill the legal requirements, need to be developed. One possible approach is presented in the form of the Dirlammen case study (municipality Lautertal, Hesse, Germany). It consists of 1) biological and physicochemical analyses of the waste waters, 2) a modified eco-balance for the construction of a new sewage works and 3) socio-economic and demographic analyses of the population. It serves as a tool for the assessment of the influencing ecological, socio-economic and demographic factors on the sewage problems in rural areas. These findings can easily be transferred to other rural areas with a similar configuration and thus deliver the basis for a generally applicable approach to these problems. The results of the comprehensive analysis have shown for the municipality Dirlammen/Lautertal that the continued operation of the existing pond sewage plant is, with regards to the ecological, socio-economic and demographic points of view, preferable to the construction of a new waste water treatment plant. With regard to the sustainability principles of the sewage treatment and the objectives of the EU-WFD, existing sewage works should be operated for as long as the sewage treatment is feasible within technical and legal boundaries. With the construction of new facilities on the other hand, the expected improvement of the water quality has to be weighed against the ecological impairments caused by the construction itself. Rural waste water plans have to be developed for the long-term, taking not only the ecology into account but also the demographic change. Possible approaches in this regard could be a shift towards a decentralized waste water treatment concept and–even more important–improvements of the river morphology. But also the reduction of the diffuse pollution from agricultural sources should be considered for the development of strategies for the improvement of the ecological state. Short-term optimization measures in the existing sewage works might also improve the water quality until the long-term development plans can be implemented. In particular the challenges of the demographic change and linked with that the changing requirements for the rural waste water treatment must be addressed by any future plans. Only with the help of such a comprehensive approach the dangers of bad planning and unacceptable socio-economic burdens can be minimized.

Characterization, treatment and releases of PBDEs and PAHs in a typical municipal sewage treatment plant situated beside an urban river, East China

Characterization, treatment and releases of eight polybrominated diphenyl ethers （PBDEs） congeners and sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） in wastewater were evaluated along the treatment processes of a typical secondary treatment municipal sewage treatment plant （STP） （in Hefei City） situated the beside Nanfei River, East China. The findings showed that the average concentrations of the total PBDEs in raw wastewater and treated effluent were 188.578 and 36.884 ng/L respectively. Brominated diphenyl ether （BDE） 209 congener, the predominant PBDE in the STP and Nanfei River, could be related to the discharge of car-industry-derived wastes. For PAHs, the average concentrations in raw wastewater and treated effluent were 5758.8 and 2240.4 ng/L respectively, with naphthalene, benzo[a]pyrene and indeno[1,2,3-c,d]pyrene being detected at the highest concentrations. PAHs mainly originate from the combustion of biomass/coal and petroleum. The STP reduced about 80% of the PBDEs and 61% of the PAHs, which were eliminated mainly by sedimentation processes. The removal rates of PBDEs/PAHs increased with the increase of their solid-water partitioning coefficients. Accordingly, the STP＇s effluent, containing some PBDE congeners （e.g., BDE 47, 99 and 209, etc.） and low-molecular-weight PAHs, could be an important contributor of these contaminants＇ input to Nanfei River. It resulted in a significant increase of PBDE/PAH concentrations and PAH toxicological risk in the river water downstream. About 4.040 kg/yr of PBDEs and 245.324 kg/yr of PAHs could be released into the Nanfei River. The current conventional wastewater treatment processes should be improved to remove the relatively low-molecular-weight PBDEs/PAHs more effectively.

Seasonal variations in the concentration and removal of nonylphenol ethoxylates from the wastewater of a sewage treatment plant

In this study, we investigated the occurrence and fate of nonylphenol（NP）, nonylphenol monoethoxylate（NP1EO） and nonylphenol diethoxylate（NP2EO） in a full scale sewage treatment plant, which applied an Anaerobic/Oxic process. Concentrations of NP, NP1 EO and NP2 EO in the wastewater were measured during the period spanning a whole year.The results showed remarkable seasonal variation in the concentrations of the compounds.The NPn EO compounds were most abundant in winter, with the total concentrations of influent NP, NP1 EO and NP2 EO ranging from 3900 to 7000 ng/L, 4000 to 4800 ng/L and 5200 to 7200 ng/L, respectively. Regarding the total removal efficiencies of the three types of short-chain NPn EO compounds, different trends were exhibited according to different seasons. The average removal efficiency of NP for the different seasons ranked as follows：winter 〉 summer 〉 autumn 〉 spring; NP2 EO concentrations decreased as follows： summer 〉autumn 〉 winter 〉 spring, while NP1 EO concentrations reduced according to： spring 〉summer 〉 autumn 〉 winter. We also investigated the contribution ratio of individual treatment units in the A/O process, with the findings suggesting that the anaerobic treatment unit plays an important role in the elimination of short-chain NPn EOs from the wastewater.

Comparison of bacterial community structures in two systems of a sewage treatment plant using PCR-DGGE analysis

The combination of PCR amplification of 16S rRNA genes with denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis （DGGE） analysis was used to reveal the compositions and dynamics of bacterial communities in a sewage treatment plant with two systems, i.e., an anoxic- anaerobic-aerobic system （inverted A2O） and an anaerobic-anoxic-aerobic one （conventional A2O） over a period from February to July 2009, during which both systems experienced serious sludge bulking problems. The DGGE patterns showed that there were many common bands in both systems, suggesting the high similarity of bacterial communities of the two systems. Meanwhile, the moving window correlation analysis showed that the two systems experienced different microbial community structure changes during the period, which might be related with the different situations of the occurrence and disappearance of sludge bulking, as being reflected by sludge volume index （SVI） values. Major bands of DGGE patterns of sludge samples were further sequenced. Phylogenetic affiliation indicated that the majority of the sequences obtained were affiliated with Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi group and α- and β-Proteobacteria. Two sequences showed high similarities to typical filamentous bacteria Microthrix parvicella and Nostocoida limicola I, indicating that these bacterial species have been involved in the sludge bulking problems.

Levels and distributions of polychlorinated biphenyls in sewage sludge of urban wastewater treatment plants

Concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls （PCBs） have been measured in sewage sludge samples from 8 urban wastewater treatment plants in Beijing, China. The PCB congeners were analyzed by isotope dilution high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry method. The concentration of PCBs ranged from 65.6 to 157 ng/g dry weight （dw）, with a mean value of 101 ng/g dw. The dioxin-like PCB WHO-TEQs （World Health Organization-Toxic Equivalents） of the sludge were lower than 1 pg /g dw. Consequently, all the concentrations of PCBs in sludge samples were below the upper limit for land application according to the Chinese legislation law for agriculture use. The PCB homologue profiles in sludge samples were dominated by tri-CBs and tetra- CBs. Similar distributions have been found in one of the Chinese PCB commercial products. The patterns of dioxin-like and indicator congeners observed in this study were quite similar in all samples. The predominant congener for dioxin-like and indicator PCBs were PCB-118 and PCB-28, respectively, while PCB-126 had the highest TEQ value.

Occurrence of sulfonamide antibiotics in sewage treatment plants

The occurrence of sulfonamide antibiotics(SAs) was investigated in the six sewage treatment plants(STPs) of Beijing,China.Of the 13 objective antibiotics,sulfamethoxazole,sulfapyridine,sulfamerazine,sulfadiazine and sulfamethizol were detected in the influents with the average concentrations of 1.2 ± 0.45,0.29 ± 0.25,0.048 ± 0.012,0.35 ± 0.52 and 0.33 ± 0.21 μg·L-1,respectively,and those in the effluents were 1.4 ± 0.74,0.22 ± 0.19,0.021 ± 0.008,0.22 ± 0.21and 0.01± 0 μg·L-1,respectively.Sulfamethoxazole was the predominant compound detected,and was found in all wastewater samples with the other two compounds sulfapyridine and sulfamerazine.It should be noted that sulfadiazine was first reported in wastewaters,and the concentration levels of all detected compounds except for sulfamethizol(detected once in the effluent samples) in the influents were observed to be similar to those in the effluents.From the data in this study,it can be found that sulfamethoxazole,sulfapyridine,sulfamerazine and sulfadiazine could be partly removed in anoxic and aerobic treatment unit and vice versa in anaerobic process,which led to their low or even negative removal rates in the effluents.The increase on the concentrations of sulfamethoxazole and sulfapyridine in the effluents was found probably due to the biotransformation of their acetylated forms in anaerobic treatment unit.In addition,it was observed that the biodegradation of sulfamethoxazole and sulfapyridine could partly occur during the anoxic and aerobic process,while sulfamerazine was partly eliminated in the anaerobic and anoxic units.

Pollution of NPEOs in four municipal sewage treatment plants in the north of China

The concentration and distribution of nonylphe-nol polyethoxylates(NPEOs represents the mixture,and NPnEO represents the monomer)and its metabolites in the influent and effluent of four municipal sewage treatment plants(STPs)in the north of China were measured.Moreover,the concentration and distribution of the above chemicals in the sludge of two STPs were also determined,and the transfer and fate of NPEOs in the sewage treatment process were discussed primarily by analyzing the distribu-tion of the products in the effluent and the sludge.The results showed that NPEOs and its metabolites existed in all the samples of the influent,effluent,and sludge.NPEOs were degraded in the sewage treatment process with the removal efficiency in the range of 23.38%-77.11%,or an average of 52.86%.However,the large analogs of NPnEO were only degraded to small ones,whose degradation rate was rather slow,and consequently the degradation was not complete.Hence,the concentrations of some small metabolites,such as nonylphenol(NP),nonylphenol monoethoxylate(NP1EO),and nonylphenol diethoxylate(NP2EO)were elevated in the effluent.These small metabolites are more toxic than the large NPnEO analogs,and some of them were reported to exhibit environmental endocrine disrupting activity.From this point of view,the process of sewage treatment does not reduce but elevate the risk of NPEOs,which becomes the main source of these small NPnEO in the environment.The sludge exhibited good adsorption ability for NPEOs,especially for the small analogs,which led to the high level of NPEOs in the sludge.Hence,reasonable disposal of the surplus sludge to avoid re-pollution is very important.

Concentrations and sources of an emerging pollutant, decabromodiphenylethane (DBDPE), in sewage sludge for land application

The presence of an emerging brominated flame retardant, decabromodiphenylethane （DBDPE）, has been confirmed in Spanish sewage sludge. Thirty one samples from different urban wastewater treatment plants （WWTPs） were analyzed for this brominated flame retardant. DBDPE was positively identified and quantified in all samples at lower concentrations （47.0 ± 29.7 ng/g dry weight （dw）; mean ± SD） than those obtained for decabromodiphenyl ether （BDE-209） （290 ± 236 ng/g dw; mean ± SD） in a previous study. Influence of the WWTP characteristics in the pollutant levels was evaluated. No significant correlations were obtained between DBDPE concentrations and the population or sewage sludge production rate associated with the plants, neither wastewater treatment method. Sources of DBDPE in the sludge were also evaluated. Data indicate a common origin for DBDPE and BDE-209, which may be related to leaching processes during the use and disposal of consumer products containing these chemicals. Nevertheless, DBDPE contents are not influenced by industrial activities, which suggests that the infusion of DBDPE commercial mixture is not a source of this chemical into the environment, and indicates that the use of DBDPE in the Spanish industry is still low compared to deca-BDE.

Seasonal microbial community shift in a saline sewage treatment plant

Activated sludge was monthly sampled from a saline sewage treatment plant of Hong Kong(China)during June 2007 to May 2008 to analyze the microbial community shift along with environmental variations using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of polymerase chain reaction amplified 16S rDNA fragments.Environmental changes resulted into a seasonal microbial community shift characterized by alterations in species number and abundance in the sewage treatment plant.Correspondence analysis and cluster analysis on community structure profile showed that the 12 monthly samples fell into four groups,which is in accordance with season changing in Hong Kong.Canonical correspondence analysis revealed that PO_(4)^(3-)-P and NH_(4)^(+)-N posed more significant effects on community structure than total phosphorus and total nitrogen,respectively.Compared with sludge retention time,influent total phosphorus had an inverse effect on the community structure shift,and chemical oxygen demand and NH_(4)^(+)-N showed a similar effects.Results of this study may contribute to the development of new knowledge involving the microbial community shift in sewage treatment plants.

Antibiotics in two municipal sewage treatment plants in Sri Lanka:Occurrence,consumption and removal efficiency

Most of the monitoring data on the occurrence of antibiotics in sewage treatment plants(STPs)have been reported from Europe,North America and some countries in Northeast Asia,while very limited data can be found in Southeast Asian countries.As a pioneering research in Sri Lanka,we collected 24 h composite wastewater samples at the influent and effluent of two municipal STPs for consecutive 7 days to investigate occurrence,consumption and removal efficiency of seventeen antibiotics.The STP was located in Colombo and Hikkaduwa,respectively,representing two kinds of communities(i.e.local and tourists)in Sri Lanka.The targeted antibiotics were extracted by solid-phase extraction method and detected on an Agilent HPLCMSMS(1290/6470QQQ).Results illustrated that the majority of the antibiotics can be always detected from both STPs,except for chlorotetracycine(CTC),doxycycline(DOX)and florfenicol(FF).Fluoroquinolones(FQs)were detected at highest concentrations with ciprofloxacin(CIP)being the dominant compound.Concentrations of CIP in the influent samples were in the range of 433 e6010 ng/L.The consumption of antibiotics was estimated on the basis of influent mass load and catchment population data.We found difference in consumption patterns between the two served areas.Compared to local people in Colombo,tourists in Hikkaduwa appeared to take more antibiotics during the study period with the estimated daily dose of 0.25 g per 1000 persons.Moreover,macrolides accounted for a larger portion than FQs in Hikkaduwa,with azithromycin(AZM)being the most prevalent antibacterial agent.After comparison with an official report by Medical Supplies Division of Sri Lanka,we conjected that AZM was not commonly used among local people and it was mainly introduced by foreign arrivals.As for the removal efficiency,the activated sludge system of Colombo exhibited better elimination and more stable performance than the constructed wetland process of Hikkaduwa.

Stable Isotopic Signatures of NO3 in Waste Water Effluent and Los Angeles River

A metropolitan city such as Los Angeles (LA) is an ideal study site with a very high population density, and it houses at least 3 treatment plants where sewage is treated preliminarily and then progressing to tertiary treatment before discharging into the LA River. We will gain a better understanding of the water quality in the LA River and the nitrate load in the watershed system by examining the influence of waste water treatment plants (WWTPs). The goal of this study is to pinpoint the exact source of nitrate in the LA River using the isotope signatures. We have selected sampling locations both upstream and downstream of the WWTP. This serves to monitor nitrate levels, aiding in the assessment of treatment plant effectiveness, pinpointing nitrate pollution sources, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The research explores the isotopic composition of NO3 in relation to atmospheric nitrogen and Vienna Standard Mean Ocean Water, shedding light on the contributions from various sources such as manure, sewage, soil organic nitrogen, and nitrogen fertilizers. Specifically, there is a change in the δ15NAir value between the dry and wet seasons. The isotope values in the Tillman WWTP sample changed between dry and wet seasons. Notably, the presence of nitrate originating from manure and sewage is consistent across seasons, emphasizing the significant impact of anthropogenic and agricultural activities on water quality. This investigation contributes to the broader understanding of nitrogen cycling in urban water bodies, particularly in the context of wastewater effluent discharge. The findings hold implications for water quality management and highlight the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the impact of nitrogen-containing compounds on aquatic ecosystems. Overall, the study provides a valuable framework for future research and environmental stewardship efforts aimed at preserving the health and sustainability of urban water resources. This data informs decisions regarding additional treatment or mitigation actions to safeguard downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

Experimental Study on Anaerobic Digestion of Remaining Sludge in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant

Along with the development and progress of environmental protection management,it is necessary to pay full attention to the disposal of excess sludge in the process of urban sewage treatment plant management.It is necessary to ensure effective integration of management mechanisms and management paths.To a certain extent,it can improve the actual efficiency of digestion and treatment work and lay a foundation for the optimal operation of environmental protection management.In this paper,the treatment of excess sludge in a sewage treatment plant is studied.The method and results of anaerobic digestion test of excess sludge in a sewage treatment plant are discussed for reference only.

雨污合流制地区溢流污染影响因素及管控建议

雨污合流制地区汛期溢流成为城市河流返黑返臭的重要原因,溢流污染的有效控制,对改善水环境,提升人民幸福感、获得感与安全感有着重要作用。针对雨污合流制地区汛期溢流污染防控,总结了合流制溢流污染的特点、对水环境质量的影响以及合流制溢流污染的影响因素等内容,分析了我国溢流污染严重区域的分布特征并提出管控建议。研究发现,我国合流制溢流污水呈现出成分复杂、水量水质变化大、初期雨水水质差等特点,且合流制溢流污染会导致城市面源污染,加重地表水质恶化程度。通过分析合流制溢流污染的2个主要影响因素(降水量和管网条件),初步识别出我国溢流污染严重区域主要集中在东部、南部地区,且相关性分析结果表明汛期降水量及管网密度与区域水质存在中等相关关系。为加强合流制地区溢流污染防控,提出要因地制宜制订汛期雨污溢流污染排放管控标准、开展溢流污染控制技术更新行动、加强汛期雨污溢流污染的全过程管理、加强汛期雨污溢流污染治理成效考核等具体建议,以期为有效控制合流制溢流污染,推动水环境质量持续改善提供参考。

长江大保护试点城市某污水处理厂尾水湿地净化效果研究

为探寻污水处理厂配套尾水湿地净化效果,以长江大保护试点城市某污水处理厂尾水湿地为例,通过现场调查与采样,分析湿地出水水质特征,探讨影响湿地污染物去除效率因素。结果表明:尾水湿地出水COD、NH_(3)-N及TP浓度满足设计目标,潜流湿地对COD去除率较高,表流湿地对氨氮及磷的去除率较高,优于涵养塘;湿地实际运行水力负荷、水力停留时间和污染物负荷与设计值不符,影响污染物去除效果;据此提出湿地运行优化建议,促进湿地深度脱氮除磷,提升尾水湿地效能;运行优化可提高潜流湿地污染物去除率,同时污水处理厂减少碳排放94.74 gCO_(2)m^(3)。研究结果可为该尾水湿地运行管理及长江大保护试点城市系列污水处理厂配套尾水湿地设计与运维提供参考。

城镇污水厂各工序段对微塑料去除率差异特性分析

污水处理厂被认为是微塑料的主要排放与储存场所.为探究城镇污水处理厂不同处理工序段对污水中微塑料的去除效率差异特性,以内蒙古某污水处理厂为研究对象,通过采用体式显微镜观察,并借助LAS X软件统计分析的方法展开研究,结果表明:污水厂中微塑料的主要存在形态以纤维状为主(61.8%),其次为碎片状与薄膜状,微塑料的尺寸主要集中在0.25-0.50mm(32.9%).一级处理工序中对微塑料去除效果最好的构筑物分别是:粗格栅、细格栅和初沉池,尤其对尺寸小于0.25mm微塑料颗粒的去除效果最好.旋流沉砂池对纤维、碎片和薄膜状微塑料均没有起到积极的去除效果,二级处理工序中的二沉池对微塑料的去除起到了关键作用,其次为纤维生物转盘,其对尺寸介于0.50~1.00mm的微塑料去除效率最高.一级处理工序对3种形状微塑料的去除效率均为正值,且去除效率与微塑料尺寸呈负相关关系.一级处理工序中的构筑物对小尺寸微塑料的去除效率比较稳定,而对大尺寸微塑料的去除效率波动较大,对不同形状微塑料的去除率随污水在各处理构筑物流动方向沿程呈下降趋势.二级处理工序对3种形状微塑料的去除率均呈现为负值,而仅对尺寸小于0.50mm的微塑料去除率为正值.本研究旨在为污水厂提升微塑料去除率的运行管理提供理论指导作用.