Distribution patterns of octylphenol and nonylphenol in the aquatic system at mai po marshes nature reserve, a subtropical estuarine wetland in Hong Kong.
Spatial and temporal distribution of octylphenol (OP) and nonylphenol (NP) in Mai Po Marshes, a subtropical estuarine wetland in Hong Kong, were investigated. Surface water samples were collected every month from 11 sites during the period of September-December 2004. Concentrations of OP and NP ranged from 11.3 to 348 ng/L and from 29 to 2591 ng/L, respectively. The high levels of NP and OP were found in November and December than in September and October. The levels of OP and NP have no significant spatial differences except September. Total organic matter in the sediments appeared to be an important factor in controlling the fate of these compounds in the aquatic environment.
Li
Xiang-li
XL
Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences and Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China. xiangli007@hotmail.com
Luan
Tian-gang
TG
Liang
Yan
Y
Wong
Ming-hung
MH
Lan
Chong-yu
CY
D052244:Endocrine Disruptors / Q000032:analysis*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004967:Estrogens / Q000032:analysis*; D006723:Hong Kong; D010636:Phenols / Q000032:analysis*; D014329:Tropical Climate; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*; D053833:Wetlands
D052244:Endocrine Disruptors; D004967:Estrogens; D010636:Phenols; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; C474055:octylphenol; C025256:nonylphenol