Research and analysis

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): challenges for the water environment

The sources of PBDEs and pathways into the environment, amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 22 October 2021

Applies to England

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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs): challenges for the water environment

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Details

This report describes:

• the sources of some PBDEs
• pathways of PBDEs into the water environment
• measurements of levels in the water environment and the trends that have been identified

• control measures for PBDEs

Published 22 October 2021