Grouping strategies for assessing and managing persistent and mobile substances
Parviel Chirsir,
Emma H. Palm,
Sivani Baskaran
et al.
Abstract:Background: Persistent, Mobile and Toxic (PMT), or very Persistent and very Mobile (vPvM) substances are a wide class of chemicals that are recalcitrant to degradation, easily transported, and potentially harmful to humans and the environment. Due to their persistence and mobility, these substances are often widespread in the environment once emitted, particularly in water resources, causing increased challenges during water treatment processes. Some PMT/vPvM substances such as GenX and perfluorobutane sulfoni… Show more
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