Source: https://distinguished.com/, March 13, 2024
By: Samantha Linton

Emerging contaminants are chemicals in the environment that have been recently identified as posing a potential risk to the environment and public health.  These contaminants may arise from everyday products or their use in various industries.  As these contaminants are detected in the environment with increased frequency and concentration, they become subject to greater scrutiny as they are typically not adequately regulated under current environmental laws and regulations.  The EPA has an ever-rotating list of emerging contaminants that they are tracking, including carbon tetrachloride. Read more.