Occurrence and sources of selected phenolic endocrine disruptors in Ria de Aveiro, Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Background, aim and scope

Ria de Aveiro (Portugal) is a shallow coastal lagoon of high economic and ecological importance. Hardly any data on its chemical pollution by polar organic pollutants are available in literature. This study focused on the presence and sources of a series of phenolic endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in this area, including parabens, alkylphenolic compounds and bisphenol-A (BPA). A number of possible sources of pollution are present in the area, including the large harbours present in the lagoon, the city of Aveiro and the rivers discharging into the area. A recently constructed submarine wastewater outfall, located a few kilometres from the lagoon inlet has also been suggested as a possible source of pollution to Ria de Aveiro in several publications.

SUBMITTER: Jonkers N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2854360 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature