Risks of Manmade Chemicals in Drinking Water the Focus of NWRI Clarke Prize Lecture
From the National Water Research Institute (NWRI):
“Due to rapid advancements in analytical chemistry, a variety of manmade chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals, can now be detected at very low (trace) levels in all municipal wastewaters and most surface waters. But what does the presence of these chemicals mean, and how do we define the risks (if any) to the public? This year’s Clarke Prize Lecture, delivered by 2013 Clarke Prize recipient R. Rhodes Trussell, Ph.D., P.E., offered insights on addressing the increasing presence of trace organic chemicals in drinking water supplies.”
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