NRPOP Lab Web

Featured Highlights

A set of physical simulation and instrumental analysis facilities are hosted in the NRPOP lab to support modeling and experimental studies on POPs transport and fate under a variety of environmental conditions. [Read More...]

Integrated optimization approaches have been developed and applied to support water resources management in a number of watersheds in North America and Asia. [Read More...]

A field investigation and modeling study is being conducted in the Nut Brook-Kelligrews River watershed near the City of St. John's. Water and soil are being sampled to identify the past and present contamination sources. [Read More...]

Recent public recognition has highlighted the need for a better understanding of hydrological processes in order to better conserve wetlands and predict responses to climate impacts in northern regions. [Read More...]

Welcome to the NRPOP Laboratory website

The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory is founded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Industrial Research and Innovation Funds (IRIF) of Newfoundland and Labrador Government. With a strong commitment to northern regions, this first-class laboratory aims to conduct integrated modeling and experimental research on the development of innovative investigation, simulation, control and remediation technologies that are applicable to mitigate the contamination caused by persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are synthetic organic compounds which are non-degradable, persistent in the environment and intensively carcinogenic and toxic to human beings as well as wild lives. Although most POPs have been banned for decades, they still exist as long term hazards due to their persistence and ability of long-range transportation. The research will not only enhance the understanding of the pollution mechanisms but also help governments and industries improve their practices for mitigation of the POPs-related pollution problems, leading to short-/long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.