Transformation of 17α-Estradiol, 17β-Estradiol, and Estrone in Sediments Under Nitrate- and Sulfate-Reducing Conditions

• Published in: Environmental science & technology Vol. 47; no. 13; pp. 7178 - 7185
• Main Authors: Mashtare, Michael L, Lee, Linda S, Nies, Loring F, Turco, Ronald F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 02.07.2013
• Subjects: agricultural land; anaerobic conditions; Anaerobiosis; Analysis methods; Applied sciences; autoclaving; Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; electrospray ionization mass spectrometry; Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics; estradiol; Estradiol - metabolism; estrone; Estrone - metabolism; Exact sciences and technology; Geologic Sediments - microbiology; half life; isomers; metabolites; Nitrates - metabolism; Oxidation-Reduction; Pollution; Pollution, environment geology; risk management; sediments; Soil and sediments pollution; streams; Sulfates - metabolism; surface water; wastewater treatment; Water Pollutants, Chemical - metabolism; Biodegradation; Microbial activity; Pollutant behavior; Estrogen; 17β-Estradiol; Endocrine disruptor; 17α-Estradiol; Sediments; Pollution; Anaerobe; Selfpurification; Estrone; Kinetics; Sex steroid hormone; Organic compounds

The natural manure-borne hormones, 17α-estradiol (17α-E2), 17β-estradiol (17β-E2), and estrone (E1), are routinely detected in surface water near agricultural land and wastewater treatment facilities. Once in the stream network, hormones may enter the sediment bed where they are subject to anaerobic...