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Flow Process of Chemicals in Nature

Preserving Our Environment and Protecting The Food Supply

Recent news of compounds, such as pharmaceuticals in drinking water and perfluorinated compounds in human blood, has raised awareness of

the fact that we live surrounded by a sea of chemical contaminants. Chemical compounds are produced on an industrial scale for a wide variety of

uses from pharmaceuticals and fertilizers, to household and consumer goods. While these compounds bring tremendous benefit to their intended

destinations and uses, what is forgotten is that these destinations are often just a stopping point on a much longer journey.

Far-Reaching Effects

Chemical contaminants affect individuals across the globe. Chemicals that originated locally, now appear far from the initial contaminated

sources. Perfluorinated compounds discovered in polar bear tissues and dioxins found in the polar ice caps are two examples of the impact of

human activities on the environment. T he fate and transport of these chemicals has a global reach and the unintended consequences of human

activities have been magnified like never before.

Contamination is not limited to environmental issues. Globalization of our food supply has changed how we examine food safety. T he concept

of “farm-to fork” has expanded to include not a single farm. Many producers worldwide and commodities, and ingredients used to prepare our

food reflect the environment in which they are produced. Every step of the process from planting the first seed to final packing and distribution

impacts products you consume.

Waters Environmental Analysis and Food Testing Solutions

T he processes by whic h contaminants flow t hrough t he environment and food supply are vast and complex. T hese contaminants

require careful monitoring at a multitude of locations in order to protect and preserve human health. Waters Corporation is proud to be at

the forefront of these efforts by employing cutting-edge technologies and techniques. Working with a range of partners, including industrial

manufacturers, food producers, environmental protection agencies, drinking water authorities, and clinical researchers, Waters provides

analytical solutions that monitor the fate and transport of compounds which effect both human and environmental health.

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The following diagram highlights the flow of chemicals that end up being consumed by humans and

causing health concerns.

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for crop management contaminate food.

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crops, and humans.

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bioaccumulate in the

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Government Regulations

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(qualitatively or quantitatively) at every step of the process.

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