The journey of improving water quality standards and treatment processes was enriched by various webcasts scheduled in March and April 2023. Significantly contributing to these discussions was the session titled 'Intracellular Cyanotoxin Release During Oxidation Processes in Drinking Water Treatment Plants', which took place on Thursday, March 21st. The focus was on understanding how cyanotoxins, released during oxidation during water treatment, impact drinking water, emphasizing the need for updated treatment methodologies.
Simultaneously, an important dialogue was prepared for Tuesday, April 2nd, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF). This session, titled 'Evaluation of Data Needs to Support Water Quality Models for Setting Nutrient Targets', aimed at addressing the critical data requirements essential for developing robust water quality models. This joint venture with WEF underscored the global significance of setting appropriate nutrient targets to ensure water safety and sustainability.