In a key presentation at the 7th International Conference on Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment (ecoSTP2025), Luigi Marino from the University of Catania took the stage to detail a preliminary approach for real-time ozone control in water treatment systems, a key innovation from the EU-funded intoDBP project.
The presentation, delivered to an international audience of scientists, engineers, and water industry experts, focused on a critical industry challenge: the balancing act between effective disinfection and the formation of harmful disinfection by-products (DBPs).
Marino detailed the successful application of highly sensitive fluorescence sensors in a pilot-scale system. He explained how this technology provides a continuous, live feed of data on water composition, allowing for immediate and automated adjustments to ozone levels. The talk highlighted the data and results from the pilot study, demonstrating a more stable, precise, and efficient process compared to traditional, static treatment methods.
