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
Hundreds of dead fish at Waterloo pond likely caused by natural circumstances: Expert
Mark Servos visited a local retention pond to help investigate a large number of fish dying. Published by Kitchener City News' Josh Piercey on Apr 2, 2025.
$1.35M awarded to advance wastewater monitoring for opioids and other high-risk drugs
Professor Mark Servos and collaborators were awarded $1.35M to look at various high-risk substances found in wastewater. Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Diana Cardenas Soraca leads the effort.
Dr. Mark Servos receives 2024 CEW Outstanding Contribution Award
The Water Institute congratulates Mark Servos on receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award from CEW on Oct 9th.