The impact of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in sewage contaminated waters on aquatic biota and identification of the causative compounds.

该项目的目的是确定a)污水中的避孕药和洗涤剂等内分泌干扰物对水生生物群的影响；以及b)哪些内分泌干扰物对这种影响有贡献。该项目将首次对内源性碳化物是否对污水处理厂下游河流造成影响进行全面评估，并将确定应对此负责的化学品。还将开发用于检测内分泌干扰的新生物测试，用于研究和商业用途。研究结果将有助于监管机构和水服务提供商制定适当的立法、管理和技术战略，以最大限度地减少EDC对生态系统健康的影响。

The project's aims are to determine a) the impact of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) such as contraceptive pills and detergents in sewage effluent on aquatic biota; and b) which EDCs contribute to the impact. This project will provide the first comprehensive assessment of whether EDCs are causing effects in rivers downstream of sewage treatment plants and will identify the chemicals responsible. New biological tests for detecting endocrine disruption will also be developed for research and commercial use. The findings will assist regulatory bodies and water service providers to develop appropriate legislative, management and technological strategies to minimise EDC impacts on ecosystem health.