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Robert Andrews

University of Toronto · Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Source Water Quality Monitoring Advanced Emerging Technologies for Drinking Water Treatment Drinking Water Research Group

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Robert Andrews is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly in the areas of drinking water treatment and source water quality monitoring. He holds the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Source Water Quality Monitoring and Advanced/Emerging Technologies for Drinking Water Treatment. Andrews is affiliated with the Drinking Water Research Group, a collaborative consortium involving the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and Indiana University Kokomo. His work addresses challenges in water treatment processes, disinfection, and distribution systems.


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Robert C Andrews is a researcher at the University of Toronto, focusing on the treatment of drinking water to ensure its safety and purity. His work centers on the removal of harmful contaminants, such as the mutagenic compound MX, from water sources. Andrews has contributed to the development of methods using activated carbon to effectively eliminate such pollutants, highlighting the importance of advanced water treatment technologies. His research underscores the critical role of chemical processes in safeguarding public health through improved water quality. His studies provide valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in water purification, particularly in the context of environmental and public health protection.

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