Chairholders
Profile
Benoît Barbeau
Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Chair title
NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Drinking Water
Chair program
Industrial Research Chairs program
Role
Senior Chairholder since 2015
Related Chair
Summary
The mission of the NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Drinking Water is to produce scientifically validated results that can be used by industry to improve the treatment and distribution of drinking water while minimizing costs and health risks for Canadians. The proposed research topics are in line with the key priorities for drinking water identified in Quebec, across Canada and internationally. The research project is structured around three main areas: the real-time detection of contaminants and the development of models to analyze the vulnerability of drinking water sources; the development of innovative drinking water treatment processes and related control software to allow the abatement of emerging contaminants of interest and water quality in distribution systems, particularly corrosion control and the analysis of the impacts of hydraulic system management strategies (e.g., pressure control) on tap water quality.
The Chair’s previous work has led to the development of new processes and regulations, as well as to the training of more than about 100 drinking water treatment specialists. The Chair’s efforts have also led to optimal infrastructure investment decisions in several Canadian municipalities.
Partners
- City of Montréal
- Veolia Water Technologies
- City of Laval
- City of Longueuil
- City of Repentigny
Contact information
Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Montréal, Québec
Email: benoit.barbeau@polymtl.ca