Industrial discharge, agricultural run offs, mining and sewage disposal have resulted in the contamination of both surface and groundwater by numerous pollutants including “Emerging Contaminants”. The environmental and human toxicology of most of these compounds have not yet been studied and many of these compounds are not or cannot be tested for in municipal water systems.
The objective of the Conference was to deliberate and discuss on water quality related challenges and aims to deepen our understanding on the emerging pollutants in water resources.
This Conference was joined by eminent leaders, strategic thinkers and captains of industry to share their views, discuss and deliberate on the upcoming and existing water and wastewater management technologies
This Plenary addressed the following issues:
Emerging Contaminants: Definitions; Threats and Challenges
