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PFAS in drinking water, wastewater and surface water in Reykjavik, Iceland

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: , dominated by PFOS. A comparison to prior results implied an about 10-fold decrease of PFOS in Reykjavik's wastewater treatment plant since 2017. These findings emphasize the need for continued monitoring, and further investigation into historical and active contamination sources to safeguard environmental and public health in Iceland. Given the presence of PFAS-contaminated sites in Iceland, targeted PFAS management strategies are needed to prevent contamination of drinking water resources.

Source: Environmental Science Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5va00054h

Authors: María J. Gunnarsdóttir, Hrund Ó. Andradóttir, Kristín Ólafsdóttir, Ásta Ósk Hlödversdóttir, Roland Kallenborn, Erik Magnus Ræder, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Jitka Becanova, Rainer Lohmann

Institutions: University of Iceland, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, University of Rhode Island

Language: English

Topic: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research

Subfield: Environmental Chemistry

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Good health and well-being, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Háskóli Íslands, Orkuveita Reykjavíkur, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Awards: G6351586222, Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) Center - RENEWAL

OpenAlex ID: W4411177091

FWCI: 0.582

Cites: 31

Cited by: 2

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