Pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments : toxicity monitoring and remediation technologies This reference book compiles up to date research about the threat and management of pharmaceutical residue dispersion in the aquatic environment. It explores the risk analysis and short and long term health issues created due to the ingestion of pharmaceuticals contaminated food products and drinking water. The book focuses on the methods of removal and degradation processes of pharmaceutical residues from contaminated sources. It emphasizes the importance of eco friendly and advanced treatment technology for the sustainable management of wastewater and drinking water supply. The book is meant for industry experts and researchers in pharmaceutical science toxicology and environmental sciences