Estrogens and xeno-estrogens in the aquatic environment of the Netherlands: Occurence, Potency and Biological Effects

Estrogens and xeno-estrogens in the aquatic environment of the Netherlands: Occurence, Potency and Biological Effects

Vethaak, A.D.
Rijs, G.B.J.
Schrap, S.M.
Ruiter, H.
Gerritsen, A.
Lahr, J.

Belfroid, A.C.
De Boer, J.
Bulder, A.S.
Kuiper, R.V.
Legler, J.
Murk, A.J.
De Voogt, P.
Van der Velde, E.G.
Verhaar, H.J.M.

Rijkswaterstaat

2002-02-01

The ‘National investigation into the occurrence and effects of estrogenic compounds in the aquatic environment’ (Dutch acronym, LOES), is a base-line study that provides a picture of the occurrence of a number of natural and synthetic estrogens in the aquatic environment as well as a view of the associated estrogenic effects in fish in surface water. The results of the study are described in this report. They provide an objective assessment of the nature and scope of the concentrations measured and the effects on the aquatic environment. A subjective statement on whether a particular effect is ‘bad’ or unacceptable from an environmental perspective will be covered in various policy frameworks at a later stage.

estrogens
aquatic
environment
occurence
policy
biological
Netherlands

KBQ00
LBR1000

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Rijkswaterstaat, RIKZ

Rapportnr.: 2002.001

Hydraulic Engineering Reports

report

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