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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/8C2442CE-1BCB-4761-8F49-9E22E2A82F09 | ||
| Year | 2023 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Giollanta Mato, "Emerging contaminants in groundwater", Diploma Work, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2023 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.96541 | ||
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This thesis is titled 'Emerging contaminants in groundwater' and analyses the different groups of emerging contaminants of emerging concern. This research highlights the importance of the problem of emerging contaminants in groundwater and offers an in-depth study on their sources, transport, health risks and possible remediation solutions. The paper first lists several groups of emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, hormones, nanomaterials, lifestyle compounds (caffeine and nicotine) and lastly industrial products. The sources of these pollutants are also considered, distinguishing between point and non-point sources, including agriculture, wastewater treatment plants, landfills and households. In addition, the paper examines the mechanisms of transport of pollutants to groundwater, including diffusion and infiltration. The factors influencing these mechanisms are analysed, such as the characteristic geological properties of the soil and the physico-chemical characteristics of the pollutants. Furthermore, research and examples are presented in detail, reporting international and domestic cases of occurrence of these pollutants in groundwater. An important part of the paper is the assessment of the health risks associated with the presence of emerging contaminants in groundwater. Finally, some measures to address emerging contaminants in groundwater are presented. Methods of remediation and treatment of contaminants, such as the use of biological and physico-chemical methods and technologies, are analysed. The paper concludes on the seriousness of the problem of emerging pollutants in groundwater and the need for continuous monitoring and protection. The important roles played by environmental policies, legislation and technological innovations in addressing this problem are highlighted.
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