Emerging Contaminants Symposium

Kansas State University’s Center for Hazardous Substance Research and Kansas Water Institute will host a two-day event on September 22-23, 2026 focused on advancing science, practice, and collaboration around emerging contaminants. This symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, industry, and community partners to explore the impacts of emerging contaminants on water, soil, food systems, and public health with the intent of identifying actionable opportunities for collaboration across Kansas and the nation.

Purpose and approach

This convening is intentionally designed to move beyond information-sharing toward relationship-building and coordinated action. Talks will address the subject of emerging contaminants and will include information on a wide variety of topics.


Registration Information

Registration is open now. There is no cost to register, but space is limited.

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Call for Presentations

The planning committee welcomes abstract submissions that address the topics shown above. Submissions should align, where possible, with one or more of the event’s intended outcomes: identification of existing expertise and assets; clarification of critical gaps and needs; development of collaborative research and education opportunities; contributions to emerging contaminants training and microcredential content; and/or actionable next steps for the next 12–18 months.

Presentation abstracts are due by August 1, 2026. Notifications of acceptance will be made by August 10, 2026.

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