The Scan2DBP project, led by the researcher of the Water Quality (QA) area of ​​ICRA, María José Farré, “Scanning tool of molecular fingerprints of dissolved organic matter for the prediction of the formation of by-products of disinfection during water treatment”, has been financed in the call for R+D+i projects for the realization of “proofs of concept”, within the framework of the state R+D+i program oriented to the challenges of society, of the state plan for scientific and technical research and innovation 2017-2020.

The focus of the Scan2DBP project is the monitoring of drinking water to predict the toxic compounds that can be formed during the chemical disinfection of water (disinfection by-products, DBPs). The opportunity to use this technology as an early warning tool will also be explored.