Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
249, P. 118401 - 118401
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
This
study
investigates
for
the
first
time
contamination
of
water
and
sediment
Venice
Lagoon
by
twenty
Contaminants
Emerging
Concern
(CECs):
three
hormones,
six
pharmaceutical
compounds
(diclofenac
five
antibiotics,
which
are
macrolides),
nine
pesticides
(methiocarb,
oxadiazon,
metaflumizone,
triallate,
neonicotinoids),
one
antioxidant
(BHT),
UV
filter
(EHMC).
Water
samples
were
collected
in
seven
sites
four
seasons,
with
aim
investigating
occurrence,
distribution,
possible
emission
sources
selected
CECs
studied
transitional
environment.
The
most
frequently
detected
contaminants
neonicotinoid
insecticides
(with
a
frequency
quantification
single
ranging
from
73%
to
92%),
EHMC
(detected
77%
samples),
followed
BHT
(42%),
diclofenac
(39%),
clarithromycin
(35%).
In
highest
frequencies
those
(54%),
estrogens
(ranging
35%
65%),
azithromycin
(46%).
Although
this
baseline
does
not
highlight
seasonal
or
spatial
trends,
results
suggested
that
two
major
could
be
tributary
rivers
its
drainage
basin
treated
wastewater,
due
limited
removal
rates
some
WWTPs.
These
preliminary
call
further
investigations
better
map
priority
improve
understanding
environmental
behavior,
final
drawing
up
site-specific
Watch
List
support
design
more
comprehensive
monitoring
plans
future.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
278, P. 116420 - 116420
Published: May 2, 2024
Emerging
contaminants
(ECs)
are
a
diverse
group
of
unregulated
pollutants
increasingly
present
in
the
environment.
These
contaminants,
including
pharmaceuticals,
personal
care
products,
endocrine
disruptors,
and
industrial
chemicals,
can
enter
environment
through
various
pathways
persist,
accumulating
food
chain
posing
risks
to
ecosystems
human
health.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
chemical
characteristics,
sources,
varieties
ECs.
It
critically
evaluates
current
understanding
their
environmental
health
impacts,
highlighting
recent
advancements
challenges
detection
analysis.
The
also
assesses
existing
regulations
policies,
identifying
shortcomings
proposing
potential
enhancements.
ECs
pose
significant
wildlife
by
disrupting
animal
hormones,
causing
genetic
alterations
that
diminish
diversity
resilience,
altering
soil
nutrient
dynamics
physical
Furthermore,
increasing
health,
hormonal
disruptions,
antibiotic
resistance,
disruption,
neurological
effects,
carcinogenic
other
long-term
impacts.
To
address
these
critical
issues,
offers
recommendations
for
future
research,
emphasizing
areas
requiring
further
investigation
comprehend
full
implications
contaminants.
suggests
increased
funding
support
development
advanced
technologies,
establishment
standardized
methods,
adoption
precautionary
regulations,
enhanced
public
awareness
education,
cross-sectoral
collaboration,
integration
scientific
research
into
policy-making.
By
implementing
solutions,
we
improve
our
ability
detect,
monitor,
manage
ECs,
reducing
risks.
