Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0347743
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
The impact of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in sewage contaminated waters on aquatic biota and identification of the causative compounds. The project's aims are to determine a) the impact of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as contraceptive pills and detergents in sewage effluent on aquatic biota; and b) which EDCs contribute to the impact. This project will provide the first comprehensive assessment of whether EDCs are causing effects in rivers downstream of sewage treatment plants and will identify the chemicals responsible. New biological tests for detecting endocrine disruption will also be developed for research and commercial use. The findings will assist regulatory bodies and water service providers to develop appropriate legislative, management and technological strategies to minimise EDC impacts on ecosystem health.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 05-2003
End Date: 07-2006
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $258,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Impact Assessment | Actuarial Mathematics | Freshwater Ecology
