Determination of Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Wastewater Samples

Authors : Mansur AKÇAY, Perihan Seda ATESKALKAN, Unsal Veli USTUNDAG, Ismail UNAL, Derya CANSIZ, Ebru EMEKLİ ALTURFAN, Ahmet Ata ALTURFAN

Pages : 134-138

Doi:10.26650/experimed.1192592

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Publication Date : 2022-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The use of endocrine-disrupting chemicals insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EDCs); such as bisphenol A insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BPA); in plastics manufacturing, agriculture, livestock, and paint manufacturing increas daily. The water treated in wastewater treatment plants is used in many areas such as irrigation of parks and gardens, and reinforcement of underground water resources. However, whether the treatment process eliminates EDCs in wastewater is not exactly known, and determining this as well as the amounts of these chemicals in treated water are important in terms of protecting the environment and human health. The aim of the study was to determine BPA and phthalate concentrations in the influent and effluent flow samples obtained from wastewater treatment plants. Materials and Methods: BPA and phthalate concentrations were measured in influent and effluent flow samples using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ELISA); method. BPA and phthalate measurements were performed as competitive measurements of BPA and total phthalates in samples using specific monoclonal antibodies. Results: BPA and phthalate levels were measured respectively as 7.69 μg/L and 78.27 μg/L in the influent water samples and 3.17 μg/L and 25.56 μg/L in the effluent water samples. The concentration of BPA and phthalates in the effluent samples decreased significantly compared to the influent water samples. Conclusion: This study is believed to shed light on the importance of monitoring BPA and phthalate concentrations in wastewater treatment plants and inspections for detecting other EDCs in wastewater.
Keywords : endocrine disrupters, phthalates, bisphenol A, wastewater, wastewater treatment plant, DEHP

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