Emerging Contaminants Workshop

The University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program in collaboration with the Arizona Water Institute and the University of Arizona Superfund Hazardous Waste Program is offering a one-day workshop addressing “Trace chemical contaminants in water and wastewater — semiarid perspectives.” Scheduled March 2 in Phoenix, the workshop is geared to the needs of water managers and decision makers and will provide the latest on emerging water contaminants of concern in the state.

Ed Furlong of the U.S. Geological Survey and co-author of the 2002 report on pharmaceuticals, hormones and organic contaminants in U.S. streams will lead off the morning session, followed by Gail Cordy (formerly of the USGS) reviewing the Arizona situation. Experts from Arizona’s state universities and the private sector will discuss the most recent research findings of occurrence, environmental impacts, health effects, fate and treatment for an array of emerging chemical contaminants in state waterways including estrogens, PBDEs, new disinfection byproducts, nanoparticles and heavy metals. Perspectives from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Arizona Water Institute will wrap up the day. The workshop will be held at the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix.

Registration information and the agenda will be posted on the Water Sustainability Program web site http://www.uawater.arizona.edu/programs/workshops.html as plans are finalized. For further information contact Jackie Moxley jmoxley@cals.arizona.edu

ASU Water Quality Seminar

Scheduled Feb. 15, the 8-hour Water Quality Laws & Requirements Seminar will provide participants with an understanding of all major water quality laws affecting Arizona, including the Federal Clean Water Act, state water quality requirements as well as offering an illustrative overview of local requirements in the major metropolitan areas. Also included will be information about what activities are regulated under water quality laws in Arizona, the processes for either obtaining permit or other required approval and how to qualify for general permits or applicable exemptions. In addition, newly enacted regulatory and statutory provisions will be reviewed, and discussion of key regulatory guidance documents will be provided. Seminar cost is $195; the event will be held at the ASU Polytechnic Campus. To register and for additional information, contact Denise Kolisar at ASU Office of Environmental Technology 480-727-1825, fax 480 -727-1684 or check web site: http://www.poly.asu.edu/seminars/