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Fate of estrogenic compounds during municipal sludge stabilization and dewatering

April 7, 2010

This project brought together a team of experts in the fields of environmental engineering, analytical chemistry and hydrogeology, and biological assay analysis to evaluate the occurrence and fate of estrogenic compounds and the estrogenicity of biosolids derived from wastewater treatment. The primary objective of the study was to provide key baseline information concerning the estrogenicity (measured with in vitro bioassays) and concentrations of individual estrogenic compounds and other trace organic chemicals through common wastewater treatment processes. This research is important for developing information critical to the assessment of the potential risks associated with biosolids land application. Published by WERF. 178 pages. Soft cover and online PDF. (2010)

Publication Year 2010
Title Fate of estrogenic compounds during municipal sludge stabilization and dewatering
Authors Edward T. Furlong, James L. Gray, David M. Quanrud, S.E. Teske, K.J. Esposito, Jeremy Marine, Wendell P. Ela, Patrick J. Phillips, Dana W. Kolpin, B. Stinson
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Other Report
Index ID 70209429
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Water Quality Laboratory; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program