The environment contains many endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). EDCs include pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, furans, alkyl phenols, steroid hormones (natural and synthetic), and other contents [1]. It is important to note that a recent comprehensive literature survey of 48 endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) revealed that 79% of these EDCs were also carcinogenic or mutagenic and 52% were also immunotoxic [2]. The amount of estrogen in the water has become a concern in the recent years. Many people are worried about their health. It has also raised the question in the community: is the water harmful?

References

1. Revilla- Ruiz P., et al. “A Sensitive Method for the Determination of Endocrine –Disrupting Compounds in River Water by Lc/MS/MS”. Waters Application Note (2007): 52-55. 
2. Choi SM., et al. “Toxicological characteristics of endocrine-disrupting chemicals: developmental toxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity”. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B 1.7 (2004): 1-32.

Citation

Citation: Divya Patel. “The Determination of the Amount of Estrogenic Compounds in the Birmingham Water Supply". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 4.1 (2020): 59-61.