28 April 2014

Chemistry of diffuse urban pollution

Organised by:

SCI's Environment, Health and Safety Group in collaboration with RSC's Environmental Chemistry Group and Water Science Forum

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Synopsis

Urban diffuse pollution constitutes a significant water management issue under the European Union's Water Framework Directive. It is seen as a more complex and intransigent problem to deal with than agricultural diffuse pollution, involving a diverse range of pollutants from a wide variety of potential industrial and urban sources. An understanding of chemical aspects is fundamental to identifying the nature, origin and risks to health and environment as well as in the monitoring, control and treatment of contaminants. This one day event provides an opportunity to hear from leading experts tackling urban diffuse pollution and includes two workshop sessions which will addres future research needs and priorities.

Objectives

To invite experts to present the latest information on the nature and impact of diffuse urban pollution and the current status of research programmes to meet current and future regulatory requirements
To bring together those agencies responsible for regulation and control of urban pollution with scientists, technologists and engineers who have expertise to assist, with particular focus on chemical aspects.
To discuss via two workshops the control and treatment of pollution sources and cost-effective methods of monitoring contaminants.
To formulate research needs and priorities for future research.

Who Should Attend

All stakeholders with a responsibility or interest in water resource management, treatment and control, pollution, monitoring, and environmental protection. In particular water companies, regulators, NGOs, research organisations, academia, suppliers of sampling and analysis equipment, and land and water agencies. It will also be of interest to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry concerned with limiting the impact of their operations on the environment.

Posters are invited at no extra charge and a £100 prize will be awarded for the one judged to be the best.

Venue and Contact

RSC

Royal Society of Chemistry, Science Room
Burlington House, Picadilly
London W1J 0BA

Adrian Clark

Tel: +44(0) 132 624 0194

Email: adrian.clark@btinternet.com

Fees

	Early bird	Standard
Members of SCI/RSC	£90	£105
Non-members	£110	£125
Student RSC members	£75	£90
Student non-members	£80	£95

SCI members qualify for a discount on the conference fees.

Registration includes attendance at the speaker presentations; refreshments throughout the meeting; attendance at the poster and exhibitor display, and participation in the workshop sessions. Free WiFi access is also available to delegates on the day.

Early bird	Standard
Members of SCI/RSC	£90	£105
Non-members	£110	£125
Student RSC members	£75	£90
Student non-members	£80	£95

Early bird	Standard
Members of SCI/RSC	£90	£105
Non-members	£110	£125
Student RSC members	£75	£90
Student non-members	£80	£95

Early bird	Standard
Members of SCI/RSC	£90	£105
Non-members	£110	£125
Student RSC members	£75	£90
Student non-members	£80	£95

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Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.