Ecotoxicology Research
Research in our lab centres around the broad areas of Ecotoxicology and Integrated Water Resources Management. Currently, our research activities are evaluating the exposure and effects of emerging contaminants (e.g. endocrine disrupters, pharmaceuticals) in the environment arising from municipal, industrial and agricultural activities. Our emphasis includes the development and application of new tools and approaches for risk assessment that supports the implementation of risk management and remedial actions. Research also includes development and testing of novel technologies for water treatment. Our long term goals are aimed at supporting cumulative effects assessment (and management) that considers natural variability at the watershed scale.
During the COVID-19 pandemic our team pivoted our research to support Public Health Units by conducting wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 (see COVID-19 Research)
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News
COVID-19 Wastewater Levels High in Cambridge Despite Declining Rate of New Cases
As we continue to monitor SARs-CoV-2 in the wastewater, levels in Cambridge at a high despite the declining rate of new cases. Get the full details from Cambridge Today new article.
'The highest levels they’ve been ever': Wastewater testing shows growing spread of COVID-19
A current look at the wastewater levels of COVID-19 and what it could mean. 'The highest levels they’ve been ever': Wastewater testing shows growing spread of COVID-19. CTV News interview with Professor Mark Servos.
Wastewater tests showing high levels of COVID and flu circulating in Waterloo region
Wastewater testing shows an increase in COVID-19 and flu circulating in the Waterloo region. A CBC radio interview with Professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Quality Protection, Mark Servos.