Emerging Contaminants in Water

Dr. Manoj Kumar Jindal is an active researcher who has completed a Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry and is currently focusing on environmental chemistry/science research (water and radiation fields, including water quality, quantity, sustainability, and water chemistry). He has over ten years of experience in research and teaching. Presently, he works as a researcher in the Centre for Sustainable Drinking Water, IITJ-Jal Jeevan Mission at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur (IITJ), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Previously, he worked at the Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India, for 2 years and at IIT Bhilai for 3.5 years. He has over 30 research publications in indexed journals. He is also the author of two books and numerous book chapters. He is a reviewer for many journals, including those from Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Oxford University Press. He has also reviewed book proposals for Elsevier. He is an Editorial Board Member of Discover Sustainability, published by Springer Nature (IF-2.4).Dr. Parul Baranwal is a dedicated water industry leader with a strong background in environmental engineering, public policy, and project management. She has led multi-million-dollar water and wastewater projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, sustainability, and community engagement. Currently serving as the Assistant Director – Water Department, Government of Ames, she plays a pivotal role in workforce development, capital planning, and stakeholder collaboration. Passionate about advancing water quality and equitable resource management, Parul is an active member of NACWA, AWWA, and various professional committees, contributing to national discussions on clean water initiatives. She has also served as a peer reviewer for esteemed environmental journals and conferences. Through her technical expertise and leadership, she remains committed to shaping the future of water management and environmental sustainability. Dr. Bhumika Das is currently serving as an Associate Professor and Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Lakhmi Chand Institute of Technology, Bilaspur. She has 13 years of teaching experience and specializes in Earth Science, Environmental Impact Assessment, Geospatial and Remote Sensing, Groundwater Analysis, and Mineral Deposits. Dr. Das has an impressive academic portfolio, with 35 research articles published in reputed national and international journals and conferences. She is the author of a textbook on Disaster Management and has also published a special issue with Springer Nature. Additionally, she holds two patents and has guided three Ph.D. theses and more than 35 B.Tech. and M.Tech. dissertations. Recognized for her contributions to research, she has been honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology. Dr. Das is also a reviewer for renowned journals.

• Chapter 1: Classifying Emerging Contaminants: A Systematic Framework.- Chapter 2: Sources and Causes of Emerging Contaminants.- Chapter 3: Detection Techniques for Comprehensive Identification of Emerging Contaminants.- Chapter 4: Emerging Contaminants of High Concern in the Water Ecosystem: Economic Aspects and a Perspective for Sustainable Detection Approach.- Chapter 5: Global Occurrence and Distribution of PFAS in Groundwater with Emphasis on PFOA and PFOS.- Chapter 6: Current Status of Contaminants in Developed Countries.- Chapter 7: Highly Dangerous Contaminants and Their Potential Causes.- Chapter 8: Effects of Emerging Contaminants on Plants, Seed and Crop Production.- Chapter 9: Health Effects of Emerging Contaminants: Effects on Humans via Ingestion of Contaminated Water.- Chapter 10: Effects on Humans via the Ingestion of Contaminated Water: A Radiological Aspect.- Chapter 11: Effects of Rare Earth Element (REE) Contamination in Water on Human Health Through Ingestion.- Chapter 12: Effects of Emerging Contaminants on Wildlife.- Chapter 13: Occurrence, Distribution and Removal of Microplastics from Aquatic Ecosystems.- Chapter 14: Occurrence and Migration of Plasticizers in River Water: A  Review and Bibliometric Analysis.- Chapter 15: Occurrence, Distribution and Removal of PFAS in Aquatic Ecosystem.- Chapter 16: Research Gaps and Future Directions for Addressing Microplastics and PFAS Impacts in Aquatic Environments.- Chapter 17: Safe Level (Threshold) of Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water.- Chapter 18: A Toxic Beauty: The Environmental Impact of Cosmetic Contaminants in Water and Sustainable Solutions.- Chapter 19: Mitigating Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products from Water Sources: A Review of Removal Strategies.