... Vol.2, No.1, 2004 - 17 - A NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS IN SOURCE AND DRINKING WATERS IN JAPAN S. Kunikane*, M. Ando**, T. Aizawa*, Y. Kanegaki*** ... systems. A nationwide survey of these EDCs was conducted to collect information on their existence in source and drinking waters in Japan. The analyzed 68 chemicals were as follows; 9 ethyl phthalates ... frequently contained in air and commercial products for daily use, it is difficult to conclude the source of contamination. Bisphenol is prevalently used in polycarbonate resins, epoxy resins,...