A method to prepare goethite/activated carbon (GPAC) composite was investigated.
A bisphenol-A (BPA) and natural organic matter (NOM) were removed well by GPAC.
The sorption of NOM onto GPAC was enhanced BPA sorption removal.
Effect of pH on sorption of BPA onto GPAC was insignificant.
Goethite concentration in GPAC had significant influences on BPA sorption.