Abstract
In the present world scenario, emerging contaminants (ECs) are found widespread in groundwater resources. They include different types of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, lifestyle products, surfactants, pesticides, and many industrial compounds. These chemicals may end up in subsurface through various pathways after being discharged by domestic, agricultural, and industrial areas. In this chapter, these contaminants are comprehensively addressed by describing their occurrence, source, and fate in the groundwater, and their effects on humans and the environment. The methods used to detect and analyze the contaminants’ concentrations in laboratory are also described, followed by the review of remediation technologies, and the risks associated with their exposure to human bodies. Additionally, the important physicochemical properties of the ECs are discussed, and the challenges arising due to their increasing presence in the environment are presented.
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