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Advancing Science and Engineering for Lead-Free Water
Citation:
Triantafyllidou, S. Advancing Science and Engineering for Lead-Free Water. AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference, Cincinnati, OH, November 13 - 17, 2022.
Impact/Purpose:
From ancient philosophy to modern engineering and public health, water holds profound symbolism and necessity to life. Among old and new threats to water, lead contamination regained scientific and societal interest. This presentation will highlight the joys and tribulations of a research career inevitably shaped by a pervasive old foe. It will unravel the chemistry that affects water lead contamination. It will then identify water sampling and lead quantification strategies to assess human exposure. By challenging outdated paradigms, this contribution will hopefully make the case for lead-free water.
Description:
From ancient philosophy to modern engineering and public health, water holds profound symbolism and necessity to life. Among old and new threats to water, lead contamination regained scientific and societal interest. This presentation will highlight the joys and tribulations of a research career inevitably shaped by a pervasive old foe. It will unravel the chemistry that affects water lead contamination. It will then identify water sampling and lead quantification strategies to assess human exposure. By challenging outdated paradigms, this contribution will hopefully make the case for lead-free water.