Latest Publications
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Two papers on surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater
an interesting ‘perspective’ on lead in drinking water appeared in today’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). It appears to be freely accessible. It starts with “How Flint Happened, How it Happens Today, and How to Stop it Tomorrow” and ends with a “Call for Renewed Commitment to Lead Corrosion Science and Engineering.
Microplastics-From Mystery to Monitoring and Mitigation-webinar Sept 23
Health Canada continues to be active with requests for public comment on proposed drinking water guidelines and guidance documents. At present, there are 4 of these with due dates for comments in the next three months. I’ve listed them below along with the due dates for comments. Each is linked to the Health Canada website with PDF format documents which can be downloaded.
The pervasive threat of lead (Pb) in drinking water
an interesting ‘perspective’ on lead in drinking water appeared in today’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). It appears to be freely accessible. It starts with “How Flint Happened, How it Happens Today, and How to Stop it Tomorrow” and ends with a “Call for Renewed Commitment to Lead Corrosion Science and Engineering.
The impact of risk management measures on the concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Hi all…a just published article in ‘Science of the Total Environment’ has some good per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) survey data from raw source and treated drinking water as well as [...]
Health Canada drinking water guidelines and guidance documents
Health Canada continues to be active with requests for public comment on proposed drinking water guidelines and guidance documents. At present, there are 4 of these with due dates for comments in the next three months. I’ve listed them below along with the due dates for comments. Each is linked to the Health Canada website with PDF format documents which can be downloaded.
Estimates of healthcare utilisation and deaths from waterborne pathogen exposure in Ontario, Canada
The study estimated the disease burden attributable to nine enteric pathogens, unspecified pathogens leading to gastroenteritis, and three opportunistic pathogens leading primarily to respiratory illness.
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On-Going Research
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Two papers on surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater
an interesting ‘perspective’ on lead in drinking water appeared in today’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). It appears to be freely accessible. It starts with “How Flint Happened, How it Happens Today, and How to Stop it Tomorrow” and ends with a “Call for Renewed Commitment to Lead Corrosion Science and Engineering.
Microplastics-From Mystery to Monitoring and Mitigation-webinar Sept 23
Health Canada continues to be active with requests for public comment on proposed drinking water guidelines and guidance documents. At present, there are 4 of these with due dates for comments in the next three months. I’ve listed them below along with the due dates for comments. Each is linked to the Health Canada website with PDF format documents which can be downloaded.
The pervasive threat of lead (Pb) in drinking water
an interesting ‘perspective’ on lead in drinking water appeared in today’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). It appears to be freely accessible. It starts with “How Flint Happened, How it Happens Today, and How to Stop it Tomorrow” and ends with a “Call for Renewed Commitment to Lead Corrosion Science and Engineering.
The impact of risk management measures on the concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Hi all…a just published article in ‘Science of the Total Environment’ has some good per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) survey data from raw source and treated drinking water as well as [...]
Health Canada drinking water guidelines and guidance documents
Health Canada continues to be active with requests for public comment on proposed drinking water guidelines and guidance documents. At present, there are 4 of these with due dates for comments in the next three months. I’ve listed them below along with the due dates for comments. Each is linked to the Health Canada website with PDF format documents which can be downloaded.
Estimates of healthcare utilisation and deaths from waterborne pathogen exposure in Ontario, Canada
The study estimated the disease burden attributable to nine enteric pathogens, unspecified pathogens leading to gastroenteritis, and three opportunistic pathogens leading primarily to respiratory illness.