Emerging Contaminants

Presented on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Emerging contaminants are those constituents about which we are just beginning to develop the analytical techniques to measure; thus they are "emerging" in awareness, interest, and capability to measure quantitatively. These constituents have most likely been in the environment for decades but we are only now becoming aware of their impact, such as caffeine (when found in groundwater it is an indicator of treated municipal wastewater), artificial sweeteners, and flame retardant chemicals as well as the effects of nanoparticles. What tools should be used and how should the potential for risk be evaluated and addressed? What factors come into play from threat recognition to contaminant confirmation? How can the industry, private sector, and government work together to best address these contaminants?

Moderator:
Joe C. Yelderman Jr., Ph.D.
Department of Geology, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Joe Yelderman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Geology at Baylor University
Your Liability for Emerging Chemicals
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Steven Hoch, JD , Morris Polich & Purdy, Los Angeles, CA
The Effects of Agricultural Activities on the Groundwater Flow Direction in Hinkley, California
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Randall T. Morlan , Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, Highland, CA
Comparative Analysis of Contaminant of Emerging Concern Discharges from Common On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems
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Bowen Du , The Institute of Ecological, Earth, Environmental Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Amy E. Price , Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX

W. Casan Scott , The Institute of Ecological, Earth, Environmental Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Lauren A. Kristofco , Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Alejandro Ramirez , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Kevin C. Chambliss, Ph.D. , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Joe C. Yelderman Jr., Ph.D. , Department of Geology, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D. , Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX
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