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Biodegradation of Pharmaceutical Compounds and their Occurrence in the Jordan Valley

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  • Andreas Tiehm
  • Natalie Schmidt
  • Michael Stieber
  • Frank Sacher
  • Leif Wolf
  • Heinz Hoetzl

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In particular in arid regions the reuse of waste water and aquifer recharge is an important issue. Elimination of persistent emerging pollutants represents a key factor in integrated water resources management, and identifying suitable treatment processes to eliminate such compounds becomes inevitably necessary. It is the objective of this study (1) to assess the occurrence of emerging pollutants in the Jordan Valley and (2) to review and examine the biodegradability of selected key compounds. Among the most frequently detected compounds during a sampling campaign in 2007 were pharmaceutical residues such as carbamazepine, diclofenac, or naproxen, and X-ray contrast agents such as diatrizoic acid and iopromide, all typically found in Europe and the USA as well. To gain further insight into elimination processes, biodegradation studies were conducted with batch tests and flow-through soil columns under unsaturated, aerobic conditions. Results demonstrated biodegradation for pharmaceutical residues such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and bezafibrate. The degradation rate was faster in treated waste water as compared to raw waste water, most probably due to competing substrate consumption in raw waste water. The antiepileptic carbamazepine showed no degradation in the batch tests and only moderate removal during soil passage, probably due to sorption. The results of this study and previously published data emphasize the need for further studies under more defined conditions to elucidate the specific conditions under which biodegradation of emerging pollutants proceeds. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011

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  • Andreas Tiehm & Natalie Schmidt & Michael Stieber & Frank Sacher & Leif Wolf & Heinz Hoetzl, 2011. "Biodegradation of Pharmaceutical Compounds and their Occurrence in the Jordan Valley," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 25(4), pages 1195-1203, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:waterr:v:25:y:2011:i:4:p:1195-1203
    DOI: 10.1007/s11269-010-9678-9
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