March 6, 2008
AMEC Geomatrix Invests in Emerging Contaminants Research
The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has awarded $4,800,000 to a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Trent University, University of Toronto, and Wilfred Laurier University. These researchers in conjunction with industry partners will be conducting an extensive five-year research program into the analysis, control, and fate of a whole host of emerging contaminants (pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine disrupting substances, brominated fire retardants, pathogens, antibiotic resistant organisms, and nano-materials). Geomatrix is one of the industry partners for this research team. According to Tony Daus, PG, president for Geomatrix, “Supporting a key research program of this nature is in keeping with Geomatrix’s long history of partnering with and supporting universities and researchers involved in cutting edge environmental research. Access to and co-development of an increased knowledge base for the Fate and Control of Emerging Contaminants is not only in line with our business interests, but it is also part of our responsibility as an informed corporate citizen."
Geomatrix has developed extensive experience in working with a wide range of wastewater treatment processes. Our team of process, environmental, and chemical engineers in concert with our extensive regulatory experience enable us to provide clients with highly customized solutions for their wastewater treatment challenges. Delighted to be selected as a member of the research team, Jeffrey Chambers, P.Eng., vice president and managing principal in the Waterloo office stated, “As an industry leader in wastewater treatment, Geomatrix is very interested in the Control of Emerging Contaminants Research Project. Our firm believes that emerging contaminants (personal care products, endocrine disrupting substances, nano-particles, and antibiotic resistant organisms) will drive the next wave of environmental controls as our society continues to move towards enlightened, safe, and sustainable practices.”
About The Ministry of Research & Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence (ORF-RE) Program
The Ministry of Research and Innovation was created to focus on the government’s commitment to innovation as the driver of growth across all sectors of the economy. The ORF-RE program promotes research excellence in Ontario by supporting transformative, internationally significant research of strategic value to the province. It focuses on scientific excellence and strong commercialization and targets new, leading-edge research initiatives. Projects supported by the ORF-RE are expected to produce results that may have an impact on Ontario’s economy and raise its profile in the global scientific community.
For more information on the Ministry and its accomplishments http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp
For more information, please contact:
Marion T. Thatch, FSMPS, CPSM
Marketing Director
AMEC Geomatrix, Inc.
510.663.4128 (Direct)
marion.thatch@amec.com