Monitoring contaminants involves various techniques and technologies, such as:
Air Monitoring: Use of air sampling devices to measure pollutants like particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and heavy metals. Water Monitoring: Collection of water samples from rivers, lakes, and groundwater to analyze contaminants like pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals. Soil Monitoring: Soil sampling to detect pollutants such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metals. Biomonitoring: Analysis of biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, tissues) from humans or wildlife to measure exposure to environmental contaminants.
