Simultaneous determination of multiresidues of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in surface water samples in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: a comparative study
Abstract
The
UHPLC-MS/MS
analytical
method
was
used
to
assess
the
occurrence
of
52
pharmaceutical
substances
in
surface
water
samples
from
Czech
Republic
and
Slovakia.
Of
29
analyzed,
28
contained
at
least
one
quantifiable
analyte.
This
study
represents
a
comprehensive
comparative
analysis
pharmaceuticals
waters
these
neighbouring
countries
reveals
remarkable
regional
differences
level
contamination
compounds,
which
depend
mainly
on
population
density,
altitude
flow.
Median
concentrations
key
analytes
included
126.35
ng
dm−
3
for
caffeine,
50.81
diclofenac,
134.22
gabapentin,
177.57
iomeprol.
findings
contribute
new
knowledge
transboundary
environmental
burden
support
efforts
reduce
potential
health
risks.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Language: Английский