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Schematic illustration of the multifaceted pathways of EC production, utilization, and environmental release
Sectors such as industries, agriculture, households, hospitals, and wastewater treatment plants all contribute to the distribution of these contaminants. From industrial processes to agricultural practices and everyday household activities to medical and treatment facilities to effluent discharges, these sources collectively disseminate ECs into the environment.
