Because bisphenol A (BPA) is a high production volume chemical, we examined over 500
peer-reviewed studies to understand its global distribution in effluent discharges, surface …

Abstract 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic hormone, which is a derivative of the
natural hormone, estradiol (E2). EE2 is an orally bio-active estrogen, and is one of the most …

Pharmaceuticals are environmental contaminants that have been widely detected in aquatic
media. In this review, the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environment, its major …

Pharmaceuticals are nowadays recognized as a threat for aquatic ecosystems. The growing
consumption of these compounds and the enhancement of human health in the past two …

An alarming number of contaminants of emerging concern, including active residues from
pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), are increasingly being introduced in …

The presence of pharmaceutical residues in various environmental compartments is an
issue of increasing concern. The widespread occurrence of these compounds in water and …

Pharmaceuticals are biologically active and persistent substances which have been
recognized as a continuing threat to environmental stability. Chronic ecotoxicity data as well …

In this review, a wide array of bioaccumulation markers and biomarkers, used to
demonstrate exposure to and effects of environmental contaminants, has been discussed in …

Hormone active agents constitute a dangerous class of pollutants. Among them, those
agents that mimic the action of estrogens on target cells and are part of the group of …

Numerous inorganic and organic micropollutants can undergo reactions with chlorine.
However, for certain compounds, the expected chlorine reactivity is low and only small …