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Emerging Contaminant Issues, Including Management Of Emerging Contaminants In Wastewater
Citation:
ACHESON, C. M. AND M. MILLS. Emerging Contaminant Issues, Including Management Of Emerging Contaminants In Wastewater. Presented at 11th Annual National Biosolids Conference/Workshop, Cincinnati, OH, June 20 - 23, 2011.
Impact/Purpose:
To provide background about emerging contaminants, such as EDCs, discuss a research approach to evaluate nonylphenol ethoxylates and perfluorinated compounds, and explain current analytical methods. Discussions of research approach will focus on treatment performance for these compounds in wastewater treatment settings, especially those relating to biosolids.
Description:
Emerging contaminants are receiving increasing media and scientific attention. These chemicals are sometimes referred to as compounds of emerging concern or trace organic compounds, and include several groups of chemicals including endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), and pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Concerns about these chemicals stem from a lack of information and the possibility of serious human and wildlife effects and environmental persistence. This presentation, will provide background about emerging contaminants such as EDCs, discuss a research approach to evaluate nonylphenol ethoxylates and perfluorinated compounds, and explain current analytical methods. Discussions of research approach will focus on treatment performance for these compounds in wastewater treatment settings, especially those relating to biosolids.