The Chemistry Department supports:
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Foods and Markets (VAAFM) in areas of Watershed Monitoring, Air Pollution Control, Pesticides, Waste Management, and Consumer Protection.
Inorganic Chemistry
Metals Center, Nutrients, Automated and Non-Automated Chemistry
Activities:
- Analysis of airborne metals
- Water quality
- Verification of Meat, Feed and Fertilizer compositions
Organic Chemistry
Volatiles and Semi-volatiles
Activities:
- Vermont Air Quality Monitoring Stations
- Pesticides in surface waters, wells
- Pesticide use enforcement cases
- Contracted pesticide residual testing
