articleChemosphereJan 26, 2017HYBRID OA

The fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine disrupting contaminants (EDCs), metabolites and illicit drugs in a WWTW and environmental waters

Stellenbosch University · University of Bath · +1 more institution

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Abstract

For methamphetamine. The related environmental risks are also discussed for some ECs, with particular reference to their ability to disrupt endocrine systems. The current study propose the potential of the pharmaceuticals carbamazepine, naproxen, diclofenac and ibuprofen to be regarded as priority ECs for environmental monitoring due to their regular detection and persistence in environmental waters and their possible contribution towards adverse health effects in humans and wildlife.

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Keywords
  • Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Effluent
  • Contamination
  • Wastewater
  • Pollutant
  • Chemistry
  • Naproxen
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Clean water and sanitation
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