Abstract: Emerging contaminants traditionally have not been measured in the environment, but they recently have been detected in various water systems as a result of advancements in analytical methods. These contaminants pose potential ...

Abstract: In many watersheds located in southern California, efforts are being focused on urban runoff because of its adverse impact on receiving water quality. The Sweetwater River watershed is a good example, where the drainage ...

Abstract: Due to their large impervious coverage, highways are ideal sites for the transport of pollutants to either treatment units or direct discharge to waterways. Mercury, a highly toxic and ubiquitous environmental contaminant, ...