The behaviour, fate and removal of pharmaceuticals in biological nutrient removal sewage treatment

Pharmaceuticals that are intended for human use are frequently detected in the aquatic environment. This is predominantly from the excretion of pharmaceuticals by patients, in their urine and faeces, which subsequently enter sewage treatment plants. Sewage treatment provides a final opportunity for...

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Main Author: Popple, Tina
Other Authors: Williams, John Barry ; May, Eric ; Mills, Graham
Published: University of Portsmouth 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.588661