Occurrence of Pharmaceuticals in WWTP Influents

Evaluation and comparison of UV/H2O2 and adsorption on active carbon as a tertiary wastewater treatment for pharmaceutical removal within a small WWTP: a pilot study

“…3 Their occurrence in wastewater has been confirmed in many countries around the world. [4][5][6] Despite a significant reduction in concentrations, the majority of current wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are unable to completely eliminate pharmaceuticals from treated water. Some of the most persistent compounds can be detected even in groundwater hundreds of meters from the place of infiltration.…”