As the world grapples with threats to water infrastructure, particularly in mega cities, the need to protect drinking water resources from pollution and the effects of climate change has become urgent.
- Developing tools for predicting the environmental exposure of emerging contaminants
- Identifying chemicals that pose a threat to surface and groundwater resources
- Developing tools for effective management of groundwater resources, including implementation of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) at the local and regional levels
- Identifying and alleviating threats to public drinking water wells
- Assessing and mitigating the impact of agricultural land use on groundwater quality