Spatial Analysis for Identifying Hotspots of EDC and PPCP Sources for Developing Monitoring Systems
October 27, 2011
DIPCON2011, 18-23 September 2011, Rotorua, New Zealand
M.J. Park and M-H. Park
“Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are emerging contaminants of increasing concern. Municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered as the primary EDC/PPCP contaminant sources while other significant sources may include nonpoint sources such as agriculture and urban runoff (Jjemba, 2008). Therefore, a watershed approach to considering all these sources is necessary to develop effective monitoring and management strategies for EDCs and PPCPs. This study aims to identify EDC/PPCP sources and hotspots using geographic information system (GIS) spatial analysis.”
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