1. Anthropogenic contaminants in freshwater from the northern Antarctic Peninsula region.
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Domínguez-Morueco N, Moreno-Merino L, Molins-Delgado D, Díaz-Cruz MS, Aznar-Alemany Ò, Eljarrat E, Farré M, López-Martínez J, López de Alda M, Silva A, Durán Valsero JJ, and Valcárcel Y
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- Antarctic Regions, Fresh Water, Wastewater, Environmental Monitoring, Water Pollutants, Chemical analysis
- Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the presence of ultraviolet filters (UV-Fs), benzotriazoles, pyrethroids and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in freshwater and wastewater from the northern Antarctic Peninsula region. All water samples analyzed contained UV-Fs residues and high concentrations were detected in anthropogenic impacted sites (< LOD up to 1300 ng/L). Likewise, benzotriazoles were detected in all water samples (< LOQ-920 ng/L). Regarding suspended particulate matter, almost all UV-Fs and all benzotriazoles were measured at concentrations ranging from < LOQ to 33 µg/g dry weight. Pyrethroids were also detected (< LOQ-250 ng/L) and their presence implies the existence of a gateway to the Antarctica Peninsula from other regions. The data confirmed the presence of PFASs (< LOD-7500 ng/L) in this area, in agreement with previous studies. In light of these results, extended monitoring in Antarctica should be carried out to perform a reliable environmental risk assessment leading to propose recommendations to minimize the anthropic impact.
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- 2021
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