Abstract
This study was initiated to provide the first recor d of monitoring of 17 �- estradiol (E2) residues in some Egyptian aquatic ec osystems. Samples of water were collected from three water bodies located in the Su ez Canal region. Samples were extracted, filtered and examined by HPLC on a C 18 column using Florescence detectors. Results provided evidence of the presence of estra diol in the studied area. Interestingly, marine lakes contained significant l evels of 17 �-estradiol (P <0.05). Lower levels were also detected in the rivulet stre ams supplied by River Nile. Detection of estradiol in the aquatic ecosystems o f the Suez Canal region grabs the attention towards the heavy reliance on s ome esterogenic medicinal products in the area, and the eventual effect on the aquati c systems including biodiversity of a variety of organisms. Therefore, it is recommended to enlarge the detection scanning of estradiol in other Egyptian areas.
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