Table 1.
Reported DEHP concentrations found in the surface waters in China and some countries in Europe in the past two decades.
| Location | DEHP (ppb) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| China | ||
| Guangzhou (Urban lakes) | 0.17 | [10] |
| Jiulong River | 0.79 – 10.9 | [11] |
| Three Gorges Reservoir | 0.004 – 1.17 | [12] |
| Yangtze River, Wuhan Region | 0.034–91.22 | [13] |
| Yangtze River Estuary | 0.61 – 28.55 | [14] |
| Thailand | 8.64 | [15] |
| Europe | ||
| Rieti District, Italy | 4.30 | [16] |
| Berlin, Germany | 2.27 | [17] |
| Germany | 0.05 – 0.06 | [18] |
| Greece | 0.93 | [18] |
| Dutch coast, the Netherland | 0.28 – 0.65 | [19] [20]; |