Optimization of micropollutant removal from wastewaters using the PROMETHEE multicriteria decision method

Abstract

This article explores the use of multicriteria decision methods (MCDMs) to identify the optimum treatment for removing micropollutants from wastewater. With the increasing complexity of industrial and urban wastewater, which contains a wide range of micropollutants, it is becoming crucial to develop effective and sustainable treatment strategies. MCDMs provide a framework for evaluating a variety of treatments, considering several criteria, such as efficiency, cost, energy consumption, environmental impact and technical feasibility. This article examines different processing technologies and compares those using MCDM methods such as the preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluation (PROMETHEE). Using this approach, this study proposes a systematic and objective method for identifying the most appropriate treatment options, facilitating more efficient wastewater management and protection of the aquatic environment.