[SEMCO] Workshop on Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater - December 11, Waquoit Bay Reserve

[Surgeon-Rogers, Tonna-Marie (DCR)]

  Workshop Series for Decision-Makers: Workshop # 6

 

Dealing with Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater Planning

 

December 11, 2008 

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

9:00 am - 12:15 pm 

 

Description: Recent research and modern analytical testing has
demonstrated that a large number of chemicals from pharmaceutical and
personal care products (PPCPs) have been found in the nation's
waterways.  Wastewater has been shown to be a source of these chemicals
to the environment.  Today, there is rising concern over the risks these
emerging contaminants might pose to human health and the environment.
Much research and monitoring is currently underway to determine the
source, fate and impact of these contaminants in the environment and the
best approach for dealing with their presence.

 

This workshop will provide an overview of the state of the science on
emerging contaminants focusing on what is known and not known, threats
to drinking water and wildlife, and how regulatory agencies are
approaching the issue.  The implications for wastewater management will
also be addressed by looking at questions such as how well do
conventional wastewater treatment technologies perform with respect to
removing emerging contaminants, what type of treatment processes are
most effective at eliminating these compounds, and what might all this
mean for towns developing wastewater management plans.  The program will
conclude with a complimentary group lunch to facilitate further dialogue
and information sharing among participants.

 

Target Audience: Municipal and county officials, wastewater committees,
planning and health boards, conservation commissions, finance
committees, DPW directors, engineers, and environmental groups.

 

Registration: Please register online at www.waquoitbayreserve.org
<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>  by clicking on the workshop in the
list of upcoming events.  If you are registering online for the first
time, you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address and a password
of your choice.  After completing these steps, click on "Add me as a
user" to continue.    If you have a question about registration, please
contact Laurie Tompkins at laurie.tompkins at state.ma.us or 508-457-0495
ext. 108.  Register Early, Space is Limited!!

 

Cost:  There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

 

For more information on the program, contact Tonna-Marie Rogers, at
508-457-0495 ext. 110 or tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers at state.ma.us.

 

The workshop is sponsored by the Coastal Training Program (CTP) at the
Waquoit Bay Reserve, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and
Recreation (DCR), and the Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay
(CPWB).

 

Kind regards,

Tonna-Marie Rogers

Coastal Training Program Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Tel: 508-457-0495 ext. 110

tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers at state.ma.us

 

 
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