Influence of dissolved organic matter in natural and simulated water on the photochemical decomposition of butylparaben

摘要

BackgroundIn the last few decades the quality of natural water has often deteriorated as a variety of novel pollutants have contaminated rivers and lakes. Trace amounts of some man-made chemicals can be hazardous to plants, animals as well as human health as carcinogens, mutagens or endocrine disruptors>. Light radiation may help in its decomposition, aided by naturally occurring colored organic compounds (humic substances) in the water>. The aim of these studies was to check the influence of presence of organic and inorganic matter on the removal of endocrine disrupting compound - butylparaben (BP) from water.