Distribution patterns of octylphenol and nonylphenol in the aquatic system at Mai Po Marshes Nature Reserve, a subtropical estuarine wetland in Hong Kong

Xiang li LI; Tian gang LUAN; Yan LIANG; Ming hung WONG; Chong yu LAN

doi:10.1016/S1001-0742(07)60110-7

Distribution patterns of octylphenol and nonylphenol in the aquatic system at Mai Po Marshes Nature Reserve, a subtropical estuarine wetland in Hong Kong

Xiang li LI, Tian gang LUAN, Yan LIANG^*, Ming hung WONG, Chong yu LAN

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	657-662
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Environmental Sciences
Volume	19
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1001-0742(07)60110-7
Publication status	Published - 2007

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Distribution patterns of octylphenol and nonylphenol in the aquatic system at Mai Po Marshes Nature Reserve, a subtropical estuarine wetland in Hong Kong

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