Transfer of hexabromocyclododecane from industrial effluents to sediments and biota: Case study in Cinca river (Spain)

This work is part of the research included in the European project AQUATERRA, focused on the study of different persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in different risk zones along the Ebro River basin. Within monitoring programmes, a high contaminated area was detected, located along the Cinca River,...

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Published in:Journal of hydrology (Amsterdam) 2009-05, Vol.369 (3), p.360-367
Main Authors: Guerra, Paula, Cal, Agustina De La, Marsh, Göran, Eljarrat, Ethel, Barceló, Damià
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical methods
Ebro River
Enantiomers
Freshwater
Hexabromocyclododecane
Isomers
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Summary:This work is part of the research included in the European project AQUATERRA, focused on the study of different persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in different risk zones along the Ebro River basin. Within monitoring programmes, a high contaminated area was detected, located along the Cinca River, a tributary of Ebro River, downstream a heavily industrialized town (Monzón). Data showed a high hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) contamination in this area. Our work included the analysis of sediments and biota, with special attention on aspects such as temporal trends, bioavailability and bioaccumulation of these contaminants. Moreover, an attempt of identification of source contamination was carried out, with the analysis of industrial effluents. The industry responsible of the contamination was identified.
ISSN:0022-1694
1879-2707
DOI:10.1016/j.jhydrol.2009.02.024