05. November 2024, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology Sediment Ecotoxicology Risk Assessment

Sun creams and bathing lakes

In a new project, we are investigating the significance of UV filters from sun creams for the health of Swiss bathing lakes. We have already carried out bathing tests in test ponds to track the path of the substances from the skin into the water and sediment.

‘We will determine quality criteria for problematic substances so that we can better assess the risk here,’ says project manager Alexandra Kroll. ‘Tests are also planned on the effect of the substances on sediment organisms. In this way, we want to gain a comprehensive picture of the situation of UV filters in Switzerland's bathing lakes.’

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