The New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) was formerly named The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

Risks to public health from emerging organic contaminants in the New Zealand aquatic environment

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

This report was prepared for the Ministry of Health to consolidate New Zealand data on emerging organic contaminants in wastewater and the receiving environment, and assess the risks to public health of this.

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