title: Distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls, phthalic acid esters, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and organochlorine substances in the Moscow River, Russia.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), phthalic acid esters (PAE), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and organochlorine substances (OCP) in the Moscow River water. Some studies have reported the occurrence of these substances in the soil of the Moscow region; however, no study has yet established an overview for these compounds in the Moscow River water. In this study the Moscow River water contamination with PAEs, PAHs and OCPs was determined. Obtained results were associated with the resident area located on the river bank, and the possible contamination sources were considered. The obtained data were compared with the data on the contamination of the different world-wide rivers. This research indicates the further study necessity of the Moscow region to cover more contaminated sites and environmental compartments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Industrial Ecology, Gubkin Russian State, University of Oil and Gas, Leninskiy pr-t 65k1, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation. Electronic address: eremina2503@mail.ru.
authors.forename: Natalia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Eremina
authors.affiliation: Department of Ecological Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Permoserstrasse 15, 04318, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Albrecht
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paschke
authors.affiliation: Department of Industrial Ecology, Gubkin Russian State, University of Oil and Gas, Leninskiy pr-t 65k1, 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
authors.forename: Elena A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Mazlova
authors.affiliation: Department of Ecological Chemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Permoserstrasse 15, 04318, Leipzig, Germany; Institute of Organic Chemistry, Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, Leipziger Strasse 29, 09596, Freiberg, Germany.
authors.forename: Gerrit
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schüürmann
mesh_terms: D004952:Esters; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / Q000032:analysis*; D009031:Moscow; D010795:Phthalic Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls / Q000032:analysis; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D045483:Rivers / Q000737:chemistry; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D004952:Esters; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; D010795:Phthalic Acids; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls
keywords: Moscow River; Organochlorine substances (OCPs); Phthalic acid esters (PAEs); Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)