Temporal trends and spatial variations of chlorinated paraffins and olefins in sewage sludge from eight Swiss wastewater treatment plants from 1993 to 2020 | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Temporal trends and spatial variations of chlorinated paraffins and olefins in sewage sludge from eight Swiss wastewater treatment plants from 1993 to 2020
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Chlorinated paraffins and olefins in sewage sludge increased significantly from 1993 to 2020.
Highest concentrations observed in urban areas, with a 50% rise since 1993.
Temporal trends assessed using historical pollution data from eight Swiss wastewater treatment plants.
Findings highlight the need for improved environmental monitoring to manage these pollutants.