Publication Details |
Category | Text Publication |
Reference Category | Journals |
DOI | 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109600 |
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Title (Primary) | Dataset comprising pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and industrial chemicals detected in streams and rivers of Central Chile |
Author | Inostroza, P.A.; Elgueta, S.; Muz, M.; Krauss, M.
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Source Titel | Data in Brief |
Year | 2023 |
Department | WANA |
Volume | 50 |
Page From | art. 109600 |
Language | englisch |
Topic | T9 Healthy Planet |
Data and Software links | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8088841 |
Keywords | Target screening; Chemicals of emerging concern; Surface waters; River pollution; LVSPE |
Abstract | Chemical pollution caused by synthetic organic chemicals at low concentrations in the environment poses a growing threat to the ecological status of aquatic ecosystems. These chemicals are regularly released into surface waters through both treated and untreated effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), agricultural runoff, and industrial discharges. Consequently, they accumulate in surface waters, distribute amongst environmental compartments according to their physicochemical properties, and cause adverse effects on aquatic organisms. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data regarding the occurrence of synthetic organic chemicals, henceforth micropollutants, in South American freshwater ecosystems, especially in Chile. To address this research gap, we present a
comprehensive dataset comprising concentrations of 153 emerging
chemicals, including pesticides, pharmaceutical and personal care
products (PPCPs), surfactants, and industrial chemicals. These chemicals
were found to co-occur in surface waters within Central Chile,
specifically in the River Aconcagua Basin. Our sampling strategy
involved collecting surface water samples from streams and rivers with
diverse land uses, such as agriculture, urban areas, and natural
reserves. For sample extraction, we employed an on-site large-volume
solid phase extraction (LVSPE) device. The resulting environmental
extracts were then subjected to wide-scope chemical target screening
using gas chromatography and liquid chromatography high-resolution mass
spectrometry (GC- and LC The dataset we present holds significant value in assessing the chemical status of water bodies. It enables comparative analysis of pollution fingerprints associated with emerging chemicals across different freshwater systems. Moreover, the data can be reused for environmental risk assessment studies. Its utilisation will contribute to a better understanding of the impact and extent of chemical pollution in aquatic ecosystems, facilitating the development of effective mitigation strategies. |
Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=28002 |
Inostroza, P.A., Elgueta, S., Muz, M., Krauss, M., Brack, W., Backhaus, T. (2023): Dataset comprising pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and industrial chemicals detected in streams and rivers of Central Chile Data Brief 50 , art. 109600 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109600 |