This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the types and sources of compounds of potential concern (CPCs). CPC issues are listed, along with the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) approach to these issues. PWD participation in research projects, database contents and development, prioritization issues and strategies, and resources are provided. Additional information is provided on: USGS Emerging Contaminants Project; 1999-2000 USGS Occurrence Study
(streams); USGS Occurrence Study (streams)
(Kolpin et al., 2002); 2001 USGS Occurrence Study
(source waters; Focazio et al.); USGS Organic Wastewater Contaminants
Occurrence Study (New Jersey); Targeted Compounds - Antibiotics; Targeted Compounds - Human
Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs; and, Targeted Compounds - Industrial and
Household-use Chemicals. Includes tables.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 830 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 43 |
| Published : | 02/01/2008 |
