Project 4066

Oxidation of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds During Water Treatment

$220,480
Completed
Principal Investigator
Timothy Strathmann
Project Manager
Jonathan Cuppett
Contractor
University of Illinois at Urbana
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products (EDCs & PPCPs)
Source Water Protection

Research Impact

Characterizes the oxidation of important classes of pharmaceutically active compounds by potassium permanganate and ferrate. Assesses the potential use of these reactions to treat PhAC-contaminated drinking water sources. Published in 2010.