Control of Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water by Using Suitable Methods

Abstract

The environment is continuously under threat with the new products and processes being developed. A careful scrutiny of all the new products and processes is extremely essential. A class of new contaminants called as the emerging contaminants has been identified by the researchers. The emerging contaminants have different origins but are equally harmful with their effects on human and environment. The emerging contaminants require newer methods to be devised to take complete care of them. The conventional water treatment methods are insufficient to take care of the emerging contaminants. The emerging contaminants include a range of products like sunscreens, Pharmaceuticals, Flame Retardants, Disinfection Byproducts etc. The present study focuses on treatment of pharmaceutical emerging contaminant using sonication method.