Editorial: Developments in managing emerging pollutants in natural waters: a focus on lowand middle-income regions.

This document is an editorial from the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science titled "Developments in managing emerging pollutants in natural waters: a focus on low- and middle-income regions." The editorial highlights the global issue of inadequate wastewater treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, which leads to the release of emerging pollutants (EPs) into natural water bodies. EPs include various substances such as surfactants, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, which can have adverse effects on the environment and human health. The editorial emphasizes the need for improved regulation, control, and treatment technologies to address this problem. The document also provides an overview of the articles included in the research topic, which cover topics such as the presence of EPs in drinking water, groundwater quality, and alternative methods for pollutant removal. The editorial concludes by suggesting future research directions and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure clean water resources for all communities. [Extracted from the article]