Candesartan Removal From Wastewater

Candesartan, a commonly prescribed blood pressure medication, has raised concerns due to its presence in water sources.

Candesartan needs to be removed from water. This is necessary to prevent harm to the environment. Additionally, it helps to reduce health risks to humans and animals caused by AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance).

This article will discuss candesartan’s uses, its water toxicity, environmental impact, current treatment methods, and a better solution for removing it.

Enquire now See our products

Candesartan removal from water

Our Nyex Rosalox system demonstrates remarkable efficiency in eliminating Candesartan from water. Based on our previous projects, we can successfully reduces the concentration of Candesartan from our clients wastewater, achieving remarkable results, all the way down to trace levels.

We ran various concentration levels through our Nyex water treatment technology and found we were able to consistently achieve a 98-99% removal of candesartan from wastewater.

Nyex Rosalox

What is candesartan used for?

Candesartan belongs to the class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs.)

Doctors primarily use it to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in humans. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing blood pressure.

Doctors also prescribe Candesartan to individuals who have suffered heart failure in certain cases.

While its primary application is in human medicine, Candesartan may also be used in veterinary medicine to manage certain heart conditions in larger animals.

Candesartan toxicity in water

Allowing candesartan to remain in marine environments can have both short-term and long-term consequences.

In the short term, aquatic organisms may experience acute toxicity, leading to altered behaviour, reduced growth rates, and even mortality.

Long-term exposure to candesartan can disrupt the endocrine systems of aquatic species, affecting reproduction, development, and overall ecosystem health.

These effects highlight the importance of investigating ways to purify water contaminated with candesartan to preserve aquatic biodiversity.

Candesartan pollution

Candesartan has the potential to persist in water sources for extended periods.

Research suggests that Candesartan can remain active in water for weeks or even months, depending on the specific conditions. Its persistence contributes to the accumulation of pharmaceutical pollutants in the environment, further exacerbating the environmental impact.

Candesartan pollution can harm ecosystems and build up in marine life higher up in the food chain. It is therefore vital to look at the possibilities of candesartan decontamination from water.

Candesartan wastewater treatment

For most industries and in most applications, the Nyex Rosalox™ system from Arvia emerges as a superior solution for candesartan removal.

The Nyex Rosalox™ process from Arvia Technology utilizes a proprietary adsorbent material (Nyex) and a low-energy electrochemical oxidation process in tandem.

This advanced treatment technology combines the best of adsorption and electrochemical oxidation technologies.

It offers several advantages over other water treatment processes such as enhanced removal efficiency, reduced operating costs, minimal waste generation and the ability to treat a wide range of pharmaceutical contaminants, including candesartan.

A Nyex Rosalox™ installation can effectively remove candesartan and a broad spectrum of other pharmaceutical pollutants down to parts per billion, addressing the growing concern of AMR through water contamination.

If you would like to learn more:

Click Here

Irais Baizabal

Wastewater Treatment Consultant

Book a meeting at your convenience to talk to one of our specialists about your wastewater issues. Or send us an enquiry.

Book a meeting
Send inquiry

Methods to remove candesartan from water

Several methods are currently employed for the removal of candesartan from water sources. However, each existing method has its drawbacks and advantages.

Common techniques include advanced oxidation processes, membrane filtration, and adsorption methods for candesartan in water using activated carbon.

Whilst many show promise, they may be expensive, require additional treatment steps, and have limitations in terms of efficiency and scalability.

GAC for candesartan removal

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is a commonly used adsorption method for the removal of various contaminants, including candesartan.

GAC functions by attracting and adsorbing the target substances onto its surface as polluted water is passed over it at pressure.

While GAC has proven effective in pharmaceutical removal, it does have limitations. These include:

The potential for saturation and reduced adsorption capacity over time.

The need for frequent replacement or reactivation

And the environmental challenge of handling and disposal of spent carbon.

In addition, our take on GAC (which you can read here) is that it’s a far from environmentally-friendly method of treating water.

How to remove candesartan from water

The removal of candesartan from water sources is vital to protect both the environment and human health.

As individuals, we can contribute to reducing candesartan and other pharmaceuticals in the environment by properly disposing of unused medications, using environmentally friendly alternatives, and supporting initiatives that promote responsible medication management.

The persistence and potential toxicity of candesartan emphasize the need for effective water treatment methods. For this, the Nyex Rosalox™ system stands out as an ideal solution due to its high removal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal environmental footprint.

Candesartan detoxification techniques for water like the Rosalox™ system play a crucial role in maintaining the health and sustainability of our drinking water.

So, to find out more about our unique tertiary water treatment systems, get in touch today.

Learn how Arvia products can help

Nyex Rosalox

Learn more >

Nyex Ellenox

Learn more >
See our solutions

Candesartan is a heart medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. It is sometimes present in municipal water due to not fully being metabolised. Our Nyex water treatment process is very effective at candesartan removal from water. We have consistently achieved 98-99% removal of candesartan from wastewater to between 0.03-0.01µg/L.