The implications of the post-processing experiments are that RO, ion exchange,
and UV oxidation are capable of removing amoxicillin from wastewaters. However,
amoxicillin removal by ion exchange may be limited in high TDS waters where
other ions are competing with amoxicillin for removal. For both space and terrestrial
applications, these processes may be used to remove other pharmaceutical compounds
from reclaimed water to reduce the risk of exposure of the reclaimed water
end-users to pharmaceutical contaminants. As more municipalities close the gap
between release and reuse, these technologies may be used to improve the overall
water quality of the reclaimed wastewater as well as to remove pharmaceutical
contaminants.