Investigating whether a One Health approach can be used to address load reduction of pharmaceuticals under the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

Project Details

Description of project aims

The Scottish Government is currently considering the extent to which the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (rUWWTD) should be incorporated into Scottish legislation. Article 8 of the rUWWTD requires an 80% reduction of 10 pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater discharged from wastewater treatment plants. The overarching aim of this project is to explore if reductions in pharmaceuticals can be achieved through a One Health approach combining healthcare interventions with wastewater treatment.

Key funding - quote all funding agency(s)

Scottish Water
Short titleOne Health Approach
StatusActive
Effective start/end date1/11/2531/10/26

Collaborative partners

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

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