| Endocrine Disrupters in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Processes Contributor(s): Birkett, Jason W. (Editor), Lester, John N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1566706017 ISBN-13: 9781566706018 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) have been shown to produce changes in the endocrine system of organisms that lead to increases in cancers and abnormalities in reproductive structure and function. This book presents the latest research on the disrupting effects of endocrines in sewage and industrial effluents, covering the sources, fate, and transport of EDCs, and sludge treatment and disposal options in light of implications for receiving environments. It also addresses the potential sources and analysis of these substances in waters, sediments, and sludges. In addition, the authors review current legislation and potential management strategies for endocrine disrupters in the environment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Waste Management - Technology & Engineering | Hydraulics - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 571.951 |
| LCCN: 2002016144 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.08" W x 9.72" (1.33 lbs) 310 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) have been shown to produce changes in the endocrine system of organisms, leading to increases in cancers and abnormalities in reproductive structure and function. This book presents research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of sewage and industrial effluents, covering the sources, fate, and transport of EDCs, and sludge treatment and disposal options considered in regard to their implications for receiving environments. It also addresses the potential sources and analysis of these substances in waters, sediments, and sludges. In addition, the authors review current legislation and potential management strategies for endocrine disrupters in the environment. |