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Occurrence and human exposure of parabens and their chlorinated derivatives in swimming pools
As an emerging group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, parabens have attracted growing attention due to their potential effects on human health. In the present study, the occurrence and distribution of eight ...
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Occurrence and distribution of antibiotics in urban soil in Bei**g and Shanghai, China
The recycling of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and road cleaning is an important strategy to minimize water scarcity in megacities. However, little is known regarding the potential accumulation of antibi...
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Investigation of Fluoroquinolones, Sulfonamides and Macrolides in Long-Term Wastewater Irrigation Soil in Tian**, China
Fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides and macrolides were analyzed in soil samples collected from suburban areas in Tian**, China. Fluoroquinolones were the predominant class of antibiotics. The mean total concentra...
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Perfluorinated Compounds in Surface Water and Organisms from Baiyangdian Lake in North China: Source Profiles, Bioaccumulation and Potential Risk
The concentrations of 16 perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) were measured in surface water and organisms from Baiyangdian Lake. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, and perfluorobutanoic ...
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Pilot Investigation of Perfluorinated Compounds in River Water, Sediment, Soil and Fish in Tian**, China
Detectable PFCs could be found in all samples. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was the major PFC in river water, while perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) was dominant in sediment and were 17- to 153-fold higher th...
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Assessment of Synthetic Musk Fragrances in Seven Wastewater Treatment Plants of Bei**g, China
Seven typical synthetic musks were measured in influents, effluents and sewage sludge from seven wastewater treatment plants of Bei**g in three seasons. Galaxolide and tonalide were the dominant musks, and th...