Micropollutants in Lake Geneva

This lecture discusses the fate of organic micropollutants in lakes, focusing on the distribution of micropollutants in different phases such as water, air, particles, and sediment. It covers the impact of micropollutants like pharmaceuticals and pesticides on the environment, with case studies on the presence of micropollutants in Lake Geneva. The lecture also explores exercises related to the removal and retardation of contaminants in groundwater, as well as the estimation of chemical fate using tools like CHEMFATE. Various scenarios affecting ecotoxicological risks and the importance of monitoring campaigns are also addressed.