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Triclosan removal in wastewater treatment plants (Ying and Kookana 2007)
| Level of treatment | Removal rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Primary treatment | 2–96 |
| Secondary treatment | |
| 1. Trickling filter | 58–96 |
| 2. Activated sludge | 55–99 |
| 3. Activated sludge (simple treat) | 61–72 |
| Tertiary treatment | 87–99 |
