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DOI 10.1021/acs.est.6b03338
Title (Primary) Mind the gap: persistent and mobile organic compounds—water contaminants that slip through
Author Reemtsma, T.; Berger, U.; Arp, H.P.H.; Gallard, H.; Knepper, T.P.; Neumann, M.; Quintana, J.B.; de Voogt, P.
Source Titel Environmental Science & Technology
Year 2016
Department ANA
Volume 50
Issue 19
Page From 10308
Page To 10315
Language englisch
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Abstract The discharge of persistent and mobile organic chemicals (PMOCs) into the aquatic environment is a threat to the quality of our water resources. PMOCs are highly polar (mobile in water) and can pass through wastewater treatment plants, subsurface environments and potentially also drinking water treatment processes. While a few such compounds are known, we infer that their number is actually much larger. This Feature highlights the issue of PMOCs from an environmental perspective and assesses the gaps that appear to exist in terms of analysis, monitoring, water treatment and regulation. On this basis we elaborate strategies on how to narrow these gaps with the intention to better protect our water resources.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=18006
Reemtsma, T., Berger, U., Arp, H.P.H., Gallard, H., Knepper, T.P., Neumann, M., Quintana, J.B., de Voogt, P. (2016):
Mind the gap: persistent and mobile organic compounds—water contaminants that slip through
Environ. Sci. Technol. 50 (19), 10308 - 10315 10.1021/acs.est.6b03338