Jenner, S.1 and Hughes, J.2, 1United Utilities, UK, 2Thames Water, UK
(free)Chemical Investigations Programme (1)
• £25m collaborative programme between 2010-2013
• Large range of chemicals present – metals, industrial chemicals, personal care products, preservatives, pharmaceuticals, some naturally occurring e.g. hormones
• Some at concentrations at or near to quality standards – priorities assigned
• Who is responsible? – We all are via product use – largely in the home
• National variations are small on account of domestic sources
• What can be done – control of use / enhanced wastewater treatment (£28 billion?)
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