1st Edition

Endocrine Disrupters in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Processes

Edited By Jason W. Birkett, John N. Lester Copyright 2003

    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

    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.

    Biography

    Jason W. Birkett, John N. Lester