AWWA ACE63224

This slide presentation outlines information on pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors in the environment, potential health effects, sources and routes of exposure, and outlines an AwwaRF tailored collaboration titled, " Toxicological Relevance of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disruptors in Drinking Water". The presentation begins by outlining background information on pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC), and outlines a variety of sources of EDCs and EDC health concerns, lists toxicological and pharmacological data, and mutiple routes of exposure. Specific topics outlined concerning pharmaceuticals include: selection of target pharmaceuticals; Draft Candidate List of pharmaceuticals; and, development of toxicity criteria. Specific topics outlined concerning edocrine disruptors include: criteria for selection of candidate EDCs; status as an EDC; occurrence and exposure; toxicity and pharmacokinetics; mode of action; interest in specific contaminants; and, Draft (3/1/06) List of Candidate EDCs. Includes tables, figures.