Ranking and prioritizing pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment of China

摘要: Pharmaceuticals have become "persistent" pollutants in the aquatic environment, due to their wide usage daily life and continuous release into environment. Hence, prioritization ranking lists are required screen for target compounds as part of risk assessments. A system based on three criteria, such occurrence, exposure potential ecological effects, was developed this study specific application China. total 100 pharmaceuticals were selected candidates available consumption data. These been previously reported by wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) 13 classified priority pharmaceuticals, among which diclofenac, erythromycin, penicillin G highly prioritized. Due abuse, antibiotics contributed a majority all therapeutic classes, indicating that should be considered behaviors WWTPs. The list achieved good applicability will help establish focus future monitoring management pharmaceuticals. It also provide an important basis both assessment pollution control