AWA Contaminants of Concern in Water

Call for abstracts are now open, with a closing date of 31 July 2011.

Papers addressing all issues associated with the presence, effects and treatment of contaminants (microbial, chemical, natural or synthesised) in waters, including the following, would be of interest for inclusion in the program. Organisers would particularly welcome papers in the following fields:

• Inorganics, metals and metalloids – arsenic, chromium, manganese, radionuclides, lead;
• Nanoparticles in aquatic environments – health effects, organic carbon, treatment issues;
• Processes leading to mobilisation in acid sulphate soils;
• Low dissolved oxygen levels in source waters – issues for treatment;
• General parasites beyond just Giardia and Cryptosporidium;
• Microbiological and algal toxins;
• Microbial activity in groundwater;
• Hormones and pharmaceuticals.

Further details are in the conference flyer.