Systematic Monitoring of Potential Endocrine Disrupting Organic Contaminants in Northern and Southern Missouri Streams
Abstract
We have conducted a comprehensive 4-year study of potential endocrine-disrupting organic chemical levels in four northern and southern Missouri streams that received runoff from confined hogs, pastured cattle and row crops. From each location, monthly collection of 24-hour composite water samples were analyzed using solid phase extraction (SPE) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) methods for the identification and quantification of target organic contaminants. Most commonly detected chemicals were metolachlor, atrazine, nonylphenol, bisphenol-A, alkyl phthalates, etc. There was a direct relationship between the observed water pollution by pesticide/herbicide chemicals and the agricultural practices of the area, as regards to seasonal application.
Recommended Citation
P. K. Nam et al., "Systematic Monitoring of Potential Endocrine Disrupting Organic Contaminants in Northern and Southern Missouri Streams," Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, vol. 236, American Chemical Society (ACS), Aug 2008.
Meeting Name
236th ACS National Meeting (2008: Aug. 17-21, Philadelphia, PA)
Department(s)
Chemistry
Second Department
Biological Sciences
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0065-7727
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Chemical Society (ACS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2008
