Evaluación de huella de carbono en el tratamiento de aguas residuales urbanas en las islas canarias.

Abstract

Wastewater treatment plants are important to protect water and human health from pollution caused by human activities. However, these processes can also have negative impacts on the environment. Footprint assessment has been used to study how treatment plants affect the environment and evaluate their sustainability. Carbon footprint, as well as other footprints such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have been investigated to assess water pollution. The advantages and disadvantages of these assessments were discussed and suggestions for improvement were proposed. Critical research points for future studies were identified, focusing on the relationship between water, carbon, and energy. The ultimate goal of the study is to reduce the carbon footprint, both in direct and indirect emissions, using new tools and methods. Key Words: Footprint; Waste water; Canary Islands