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    • Microbiology
    • Water Treatment Engineering

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    • Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and bacteria pose a growing threat in aquatic environments.
    • Wastewater and drinking water treatment plants are critical points for monitoring and controlling ARGs.
    • Understanding the fate and impact of ARGs is crucial for public health and environmental safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review selected 2016 publications on the occurrence and treatment of antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments.
    • To emphasize methodologies for characterizing ARG abundance, including fate, modeling, and risk assessment.
    • To provide an overview of ARG databases and analytical pipelines.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of selected publications from 2016.
    • Focus on studies concerning the aquatic environment, wastewater, and drinking water treatment.
    • Emphasis on data analysis, modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.

    Main Results:

    • Summarized the occurrence of ARGs and resistant bacteria in various aquatic systems.
    • Evaluated current treatment technologies for mitigating ARGs in water.
    • Discussed modeling approaches for understanding ARG fate and environmental impact.
    • Highlighted the role of ARG databases and analytical pipelines.

    Conclusions:

    • Antibiotic resistance is a significant environmental concern requiring integrated management strategies.
    • Effective treatment technologies and robust modeling are essential for controlling ARGs in water.
    • Further research and data standardization are needed for comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation.