Limnetic, marine and soil samples of the German environmental specimen bank (ESB) were
analyzed for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using target analysis and a …

Plasticizers are marketed in high volumes and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is
frequently detected in the environment and human populations. Industry had largely relied …

Large urban areas are typically characterized by a mosaic of different land uses, with
contrasting mixes of impermeable and permeable surfaces that alter “green” and “blue” …

Persistent and mobile (PM) substances are being recognized as serious threats to water
resources and drinking water suppliers have to use advanced treatment if raw waters are …

Complex networks of both natural and engineered flow paths control the hydrology of
streams in major cities through spatio‐temporal variations in connection and disconnection …

Microbial communities in freshwater streams play an essential role in ecosystem functioning
via biogeochemical cycling. Yet, the impacts of treated wastewater influx into stream …

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent an emerging global health problem and are frequently
detected in riverine environments. Analyzing the occurrence of corresponding antibiotic …

Anthropogenic gadolinium from MRI contrast agents has been detected in surface waters
worldwide. It is released with the treated effluents of wastewater treatment plants, similar to …

Elevated concentrations of sulfamate, the anion of sulfamic acid, were found in surface
waters and finished drinking water in Germany with concentrations up to 580 μg/L and 140 …

Abstract Background Globally, 2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is one of the most
commonly used UV filters in sunscreen and personal care products. Due to its widespread …