Occurrence Survey of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds #2617

Project Summary: Investigates the occurrence of a limited number of pharmaceutically active compounds in source and treated waters. Uses findings to further define and prioritize future research on the occurrence, treatment, and potential public health impacts of pharmaceutically active compounds in water. Research partner: WateReuse Foundation. Published in 2005.

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Contractor: University of California at Berkeley

Project Manager: Djanette Khiari

Funded: 1999              Completion Year: 2005              Funding Amount: $320,039.00

Goal Area: Water Quality

Related Topics: Chemical Contaminants,  Pharmaceuticals, Endocrine Disruptors, Personal Care Products,  Health Effects,  Monitoring,  Organic Contaminants,  Risk Assessment,  Water Quality

Benefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:
Information gleaned from this project will be used to further define and prioritize research on the occurrence, treatment, and potential public health impacts of pharmaceutically active compounds in water.