Enterprise-oriented optimization of carbon accounting methods for wastewater treatment plants: Comparative analysis, modeling, and application in China

Key Points

• The optimization of carbon accounting methods highlights a significant potential for reducing emissions from wastewater treatment.
• Using comprehensive modeling, the analysis evaluates different methods to estimate carbon emissions effectively.
• Comparative analysis across various wastewater treatment plants in China reveals varied effectiveness of accounting strategies.
• The findings suggest that enhanced carbon accounting methods may enable significant environmental benefits for municipal systems.