Abstract The herbicide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) is applied directly to aquatic
and conventional farming systems to control weeds, and is among the most widely …

Pesticides are used in modern agriculture to increase crop yields, but they may pose a
serious threat to aquatic ecosystems. Pesticides may enter water bodies through diffuse and …

Considerable number of studies have been carried out to develop and apply various
substrate materials for constructed wetlands (CWs), however, there is a lack of method and …

Water quality issues are a major challenge that humanity is facing in the twenty-first century.
Here, we review the main groups of aquatic contaminants, their effects on human health …

The residues of organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) have been widely detected in rivers,
the gulf, and even groundwater and drinking water, which may pose a serious threat to …

Domestic wastewater and agricultural runoff are increasingly viewed as major threats to both
aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems due to the introduction of non-point source inorganic (eg …

Pesticides are an important part of crop production worldwide, however their use poses a
threat to potable water sources. Seasonal use of pesticides can cause increased …

The frequent occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in aquatic
environments is of great concern because of their teratogenicity, toxicity, carcinogenicity …

Pesticides pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems due to their persistent nature and
adverse effects on biota. The increased detection of pesticides in various water bodies has …

Abstract The Mar Menor (SE Spain), the largest hypersaline coastal lagoon of the
Mediterranean basin, suffers a severe eutrophication crisis due to the nutrients that receives …