Analysis of perfluorinated compounds in sediment samples from wastewater canal of Pancevo industrial area, Serbia

This is the first study and report of presence of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) compounds in the samples from Serbia. Most of the PFCs are released from fertilizer factory and petrochemical plant outlets, while oil refinery outlet mostly contribute to petroleum pollution. The exact origin of PFCs cannot be established from one study but one of the reasons for presence of these compounds might be their usage as components in pipes, fittings and wiring insulations