Endocrine Disrupters in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Processes

ISBN-13: 9781566706018 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 312 str.

Donald M. Chalker; Jason W. Birkett; John N. Lester

Opis

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) have been shown to produce changes in the endocrine system of organisms that lead to increases in cancers and abnormalities in reproductive structure and function. This book presents the latest research on the disrupting effects of endocrines in sewage and industrial effluents, covering the sources, fate, and transport of EDCs, and sludge treatment and disposal options in light of implications for receiving environments. It also addresses the potential sources and analysis of these substances in waters, sediments, and sludges. In addition, the authors review current legislation and potential management strategies for endocrine disrupters in the environment. Contains a comprehensive list of known and potential EDCs, including amounts released into the environment Discusses potential sources of EDCs and their fate and behavior in water and wastewater treatment processes Presents a detailed evaluation of the compounds in STWs and sludge processes Integrates the science with management strategies for EDCs Includes many detailed and comprehensive tables that facilitate speedy access to precise data

Spis treści

Scope of the Problem. Sources of Endocrine Disrupters. Methods for the Determination of Endocrine Disrupters. Fate and Behaviour of Endocrine Disrupters in Wastewater Treatment Processes. Fate and Behaviour of Endocrine Disrupters in Sludge Treatment and Disposal. Endocrine Disrupters in Receiving Waters. Endocrine Disrupters in Drinking Water and Water Reuse. Management Strategies for Endocrine Disrupters in the Aquatic Environment.

O autorze

Birkett, Jason W.; Lester, John N.