Water scarcity is one of the most important environmental and public health problems of our
century. Treated wastewater reuse seems to be the most attractive option for the …

During the expansion of metro subway projects, numerous safety hazards occur due to
geotechnical site conditions, the complexity of the construction work, the concealment of the …

Trace organic contaminants (TOCs) correspond to a broad range of molecules generated
either directly or indirectly by human activity. Even though TOCs are found at low …

The influence of salinity on toxicity outcomes has been demonstrated for various
contaminants, but has received limited attention for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …

Alkylphenolic compounds derived from microbial degradation of non-ionic surfactants
became a major focus of environmental research in the early 1980s. More toxic than the …

Abstract Diclofenac (DCF), 17-β-estradiol (E2), and 17-α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) are
emerging pollutants included in the first watch list agreed by European countries and set in …

Micropollutants are chemicals of great concern because of their ability to potentially cause
adverse effects in organisms at concentrations as low as a few ng/L. This discussion paper …

The coastal zone worldwide is not well served by management policies that fail to deal
effectively with land-sourced contaminants from streams, rivers and urban runoff. We discuss …

Pharmaceuticals are increasingly used in large amounts in human (and veterinary)
medicine around the world. They reach the aquatic environment mainly through sewage …

Simple Summary Compound 3, 4-dichloroaniline (3, 4-DCA) is a degradation product of
some herbicide and intermediate industrial chemicals of many products. Unregulated use of …