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Global Occurrence and Impact of Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water: A Comparative Analysis of Environmental and Health Effects
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This comparative analysis reviews the global occurrence of emerging drinking water contaminants — including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, microplastics, and PFAS — across different regions and evaluates their associated health and environmental risks.
Global Occurrence and Impact of Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water: A Comparative Analysis of Environmental and Health Effects Taiwo Bakare-Abidola1*, Jelil Olaoye2, Mmesoma Vanessa Anakor3, Nwachukwu Onwuchekwa4, Chioma Onwuchekwa5, Kofi Yeboah Adjei6,, Esther Chigbaziru Nwojiji7 Abstract Emerging contaminants (ECs) in drinking water, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, microplastics, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), […]
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