Date of Award

January 2025

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Department

School of Public Health

First Advisor

Vasilis Vasiliou

Second Advisor

Ying Chen

Abstract

1,4-Dioxane is a persistent environmental contaminant present in industrial activities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and consumer items, particularly challenging to manage due to its high solubility in water and resistance to traditional water treatment processes. Although some countries have implemented stringent regulatory measures, there is a lack of consistent detection and remediation of 1,4-Dioxane in the environment, potentially leading to unregulated contamination in areas with insufficient monitoring capabilities.

In this literature review, studies that have already been published focusing on 1,4-dioxane pollution in China, South America (including Brazil, Argentina, and Peru), and Europe (Germany and the Netherlands) will be evaluated against relevant literature on the United States. This evaluation will encompass investigations of industrial emissions, remedial regulations, and detection capabilities in the 1.4-dioxane area to identify deficiencies in contamination control and to clarify the contamination risks posed by the industrial circumstances of each nation. Following a comparative analysis of the reviewed literature and relevant GIS mapping conducted on the subject, this review aims to elucidate successful remediation strategies and the necessity for standardized detection methods.

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