Project #4066

Oxidation of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds During Water Treatment

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

Abstract

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.