Environmental occurrence of emerging and legacy brominated flame retardants near suspected sources in Norway

► A method using LC--APPI--MS/MS was developed for analysis of emerging BFRs. ► BDE209 was found in highest levels in most samples. ► TBECH was found in seepage water, waste water and sewage sludge. ► TBBPA DBPE was found in highest levels among emerging BFRs in seepage water.