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Glossary Term

Emerging Contaminants

Emerging contaminants are chemicals or substances that may pose risks to human health or the environment but are not yet widely regulated. These include pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS, and new industrial compounds. RTI studies emerging contaminants to identify risks, improve detection methods, and support regulatory and mitigation efforts.