1st Edition

Endocrine Disrupters in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Processes

Edited By Jason W. Birkett, John N. Lester Copyright 2003
312 Pages
by CRC Press

310 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

312 Pages
by CRC Press

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) have been shown to produce changes in the endocrine system of organisms, leading to increases in cancers and abnormalities in reproductive structure and function. This book presents research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of sewage and industrial effluents, covering the sources, fate, and transport of EDCs, and sludge treatment and disposal options... Read more
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.

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Jason W. Birkett, John N. Lester