Endocrine Disruptors and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
Author | : Peter Weyer |
Publisher | : American Water Works Association |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781583211229 |
ISBN-13 | : 1583211225 |
Rating | : 4/5 (225 Downloads) |
Download or read book Endocrine Disruptors and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water written by Peter Weyer and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2001 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the potential implications of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) for drinking water and wastewater utilities. Based on an April 2000 workshop held in Chicago, the report overviews various perspectives on identifying and measuring compounds of interest, possible public health impacts, water treatment options, and risk perception and communication issues. The resulting research needs are outlined. An appendix provides abstracts of the lectures delivered. No index. c. Book News Inc.