Environmental monitoring of organic micropollutants, PFAS and pesticides in Swedish river outlets 2023

Abstract

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (Havs- och vattenmyndigheten) recognizes the imperative to enhance understanding of organic micropollutants (OMPs) within aquatic environments [1, 2]. This necessity for monitoring is particularly pronounced concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as other persistent substances like pharmaceutical residues, pesticides, industrial chemicals and personal care products. Their presence in surface waters poses diverse concerns for both human health and ecosystem vitality [2-4]. The objective of the present project was to conduct comprehensive chemical analyses in rivers, with the aim to enhance comprehension of OMP presence in aquatic environments.

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Publisher: Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

SLU Authors

• Golovko, Oksana

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Skrobonja, Aleksandra

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Ahrens, Lutz

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Jernstedt, Henrik

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Wiberg, Karin

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Environmental Sciences
Oceanography, Hydrology, Water Resources

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/132993