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Emerging Contaminants

Specialist scientific support for contaminants threatening tomorrow's water systems.

The contaminants threatening tomorrow's water systems are changing rapidly. AFS provides specialist scientific support relating to emerging and difficult-to-treat contaminants.

What we help with

  • PFAS and persistent chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals and personal-care products
  • Pesticides
  • Dyes
  • Industrial chemicals
  • Heavy metals
  • Organic micropollutants
  • Microplastics
  • Other contaminants of emerging concern

Our approach

We assess available treatment technologies, investigate contaminant-removal pathways and help organisations make informed decisions as scientific and regulatory understanding develops.

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