> Seminar Announcement
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>
> MTBE as a Pollutant:
> Implications for Groundwater Resources
>
> 8 June 1999 at Imperial College, London
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> Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) has been added to motor fuels since the
> early 1980s and in recent years legislation on air quality has resulted in
> its increased use. However, in addition to its unpleasant taste and odour,
> there are increasing concerns over possible health risks associated with
> the presence of MTBE in drinking water. A combination of high solubility,
> poor sorption properties and very low rates of intrinsic degradation means
> that MTBE is extremely mobile in groundwater and releases of MTBE from
> underground storage tanks and other point sources are likely to pose a
> future contamination threat for groundwater. A recent US survey reported
> MTBE to be the second most common contaminant in shallow urban aquifers in
> the US.
>
> In collaboration with Komex International and with sponsorship from the
> Environment Agency a one-day seminar is being organised to highlight some
> of the current issues associated with MTBE in groundwater. Our current
> state of knowledge about MTBE, in terms of its potential health risks,
> likely impact on groundwater, its ultimate fate and transport properties
> will be presented. The objectives of the seminar are to:
> * define the potential threat from MTBE to groundwater quality and
> sources;
> * assess methodologies for remediation of polluted sites;
> * identify current research and information needs.
>
> This seminar will be of wide interest to a diverse group of professionals
> concerned with the environmental impact of MTBE. It will be of interest
> to
> engineers, managers, consultants and regulators with responsibilities for
> ground water resources; those in the petroleum and water industries with
> remediation responsibilities, and those involved in groundwater research.
> It will bring together some of the leading experts and is expected to
> attract a broad spectrum of participants.
>
> For a copy of the seminar brochure, please contact:
>
> Sally Verkaik
> Centre for Continuing Education
> Imperial College
> Room 526 Sherfield Building
> Exhibition Road
> London SW7 2AZ
> Tel: +44 (0)171 594 6882
> Fax: +44 (0)171 594 6883
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> We look forward to welcoming you to Imperial College.
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