| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6368075 | Water Research | 2011 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Even though the WWTPs meet the regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment (Directive 91/271/EEC), they are only moderately effective in removing pharmaceutical compounds. ⺠Out of 43 analyzed pharmaceuticals, 29 were detected in wastewater effluent and 21 in sludge samples. ⺠Removal rates varied strongly without evident correlation to the compound structure, and were mainly influenced by wastewater characteristics, operational conditions and treatment technology used.
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Authors
Aleksandra Jelic, Meritxell Gros, Antoni Ginebreda, Raquel Cespedes-Sánchez, Francesc Ventura, Mira Petrovic, Damia Barcelo,