Out to sea: Antarctic research station effluents as a source of organic micropollutants in coastal waters

Conclusions: •First report of PPCPs in Antarctic coastal waters and sewage effluent •PPCP concentrations were comparable to studies in temperate climates •WWTPs are ineffective at removing PPCPs •Stations with no treatment likely to release higher concentrations •WWTPs are potentially not the only s...

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Main Authors: Emnet, P., Gaw, S., Northcott, G., Storey, B., Graham, L.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: University of Canterbury. Chemistry 2014
Subjects:
Fields of Research::37 - Earth sciences::3708 - Oceanography::370899 - Oceanography not elsewhere classified
Fields of Research::41 - Environmental sciences::4104 - Environmental management::410402 - Environmental assessment and monitoring
Antarctic
Erebus Bay
Antarc*
Antarctica
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/10325
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Summary:Conclusions: •First report of PPCPs in Antarctic coastal waters and sewage effluent •PPCP concentrations were comparable to studies in temperate climates •WWTPs are ineffective at removing PPCPs •Stations with no treatment likely to release higher concentrations •WWTPs are potentially not the only sources of PPCPs into Erebus Bay •Larger geographic. Implications: •Further assessment of organic micropollutants in Antarctic ecosystems is required •Protocols for use of PPCPs in Antarctica need to be developed •Upgraded or new waste water treatment plants should be designed to remove organic micropollutants including PPCPs

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