Performance evaluation and numerical modeling of permeable reactive barrier for removal of antibiotic resistance genes from groundwater

Key Points

• Effective contaminant removal achieves up to 90% reduction of antibiotic resistance genes in groundwater.
• Numerical modeling predicts the behavior of antibiotic resistance gene transport with high accuracy, aiding future implementations.
• Observational analysis across diverse groundwater scenarios highlights the versatility of permeable reactive barriers for various contaminants.
• Study supports the use of barrier systems for groundwater remediation, indicating a pathway to improved public health.