Project Snapshot
Project Summary: Assesses, through the use of bioassays and chemical analyses, the degradation, by-product formation, and subsequent toxicity of endocrine-disrupting compounds following UV and UV-oxidation treatment of water. Published in 2007.
Contractor: Duke UniversityProject Manager: Alice FulmerFunded: 2002 Completion Year: 2007 Funding Amount: $277,000.00 Goal Area: Water QualityRelated Topics: Advanced Oxidation Process, Chemical Contaminants, Pharmaceuticals, Endocrine Disruptors, Personal Care Products, Health Effects, Organic Contaminants, Oxidation, Toxicity, Treatment Technologies, Ultraviolet, Water QualityBenefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:This study will look at three of the most persistent endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the environment and develop comprehensive information on the degradation of each contaminant, the by-products formed, the toxicity of each compound, and its breakdown products over a range of UV treatment scenarios. This project will develop new information on the capability of UV-based advanced treatment processes under controlled conditions. Thus, utilities, regulators, and engineers will have more data on UV-based processes as they make decisions concerning treatment of EDCs in the coming years.
Project Manager: Alice Fulmer
Funded: 2002 Completion Year: 2007 Funding Amount: $277,000.00
Goal Area: Water Quality
Related Topics: Advanced Oxidation Process, Chemical Contaminants, Pharmaceuticals, Endocrine Disruptors, Personal Care Products, Health Effects, Organic Contaminants, Oxidation, Toxicity, Treatment Technologies, Ultraviolet, Water Quality
Benefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:This study will look at three of the most persistent endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the environment and develop comprehensive information on the degradation of each contaminant, the by-products formed, the toxicity of each compound, and its breakdown products over a range of UV treatment scenarios. This project will develop new information on the capability of UV-based advanced treatment processes under controlled conditions. Thus, utilities, regulators, and engineers will have more data on UV-based processes as they make decisions concerning treatment of EDCs in the coming years.