Course on Organic Micropollutants in Urban Water Systems—Open to Professionals as Well
How do PFAS, pharmaceutical residues, and other organic micropollutants spread in our urban water systems—and what methods are available to detect and remove them? On November 24–26, 2026, the course Organic Micropollutants in Potable and Wastewater Systems will be held at Lund University.
This course is designed for doctoral students and professionals in the water sector who wish to deepen their knowledge of the sources, pathways, environmental impacts, and treatment technologies related to organic micropollutants. Participants will receive a research-based introduction to topics such as PFAS, pharmaceutical residues, and other trace contaminants, as well as methods for sampling, analysis, and risk assessment. The course also covers various treatment technologies, such as green infrastructure, biological processes, ozonation, and activated carbon.
The course is a collaboration among researchers with expertise in organic micropollutants in stormwater and wastewater. The course is taught by Kelsey Flanagan (Luleå University of Technology), Per Falås, and Michael Cimbritz (Lund University) and combines lectures, seminars, exercises, and field trips.
The course is worth 3 credits (+2 elective credits) and will be held in Lund on November 24–26, 2026, with subsequent modules conducted online. More information about course content, registration, and fees is available at the
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