| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6333231 | Science of The Total Environment | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Levels of persistent organohalogenated pollutants in Pangani river basin are low. ⺠Residues of OCPs mainly originate from past applications in the sugarcane plantations. ⺠p,pâ²-DDE was the main metabolite recovered in the samples, indicating old inputs. ⺠PCB profiles dominated by low-chlorinated compounds indicating recent contamination ⺠Concentrations of PCBs and PBDEs linked to urbanization and transportation.
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Authors
Harieth Hellar-Kihampa, Karolien De Wael, Esther Lugwisha, Govindan Malarvannan, Adrian Covaci, René Van Grieken,