Fate and Effects of Triclosan

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Title:
Fate and Effects of Triclosan

Summary:
Studies regarding the fate and effects of triclosan in waste water treatment plants (WWTPs) were reviewed and risk assessments were made. The assessments are based on data from other countries, since there are no information from Danish WWTPs. The results can therefore not be considered conclusive for Danish conditions. Based on the available information on Danish WWTPs it is considered most likely that the concentration of triclosan in the effluent does not pose a risk for the aquatic environment.

Abstract in Danish:
Projektet har omfattet en gennemgang af undersøgelser af triclosans skæbne og effekter i renseanlæg og udarbejdelse af miljømæssige risikovurderinger af triclosan. Vurderingerne er baseret på udenlandske målinger, da der ikke findes danske undersøgelser. Resultatet kan derfor ikke direkte overføres til danske forhold. Ud fra den tilgængelige viden om danske renseanlæg anses det dog for sandsynligt, at der i langt de fleste tilfælde ikke udledes triclosan i miljøskadelige
mængder.

Series title and no.:
Environmental Project, 861

Publisher:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency

Responsible institution:
DHI Water & Environment

Author:
Samsøe-Petersen, Lise; Winther-Nielsen, Margrethe; Madsen, Torben

Language:
eng

URL:
http://www.mst.dk/udgiv/

Digital ISBN:
87-7972-984-3

ISSN:
0105-3094

Version:
1

Version/edition:
16-09-2003

Data formats:
html,htm,jpg,gif,pdf,css,js

Publisher category:
statslig

Key subjects:
treatment pland; risk assessment

Copyright:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency