More toxic compounds found in Drinking water

For the first time, researchers have published a study that quantifies the levels of iodo-acid disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water and that includes a toxicity analysis for each compound. In a collaborative study, analytical chemists, analytical biologists, engineers, and toxicologists analyzed water samples from 22 U.S. cities and 1 Canadian city. The findings could present a conflict for water utilities seeking the best technique for disinfecting drinking water, the authors note.

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THE FIFTH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Nepal Academy of science and technology is organizing The fifth national conference on science and technology on November 10-12, 2008 at Kathmandu, Nepal. Slogan of the conference is "SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR PROSPEROUS NEPAL".

NAST is Nepals autonomous body established to promote of science and technology in the country. The Academy is entrusted with four major objectives: advancement of science and technology for all-round development of the nation; preservation and further modernization of indigenous technologies; promotion of research in science and technology; and identification and facilitation of appropriate technology transfer.

For detail see the brochure of the conference