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Field-Deployable Monitor of Pesticides in Water

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Agriculture 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
88602 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
2008-00367 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Giner, Inc.
89 Rumford Avenue Newton, MA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Field-Deployable Monitor of Pesticides in Water
Agency: USDA
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $79,977.00
 

Abstract:

SITUATION: Pesticides are among the most widely used toxic chemicals in the world, and also among the most dangerous to human health. There is convincing evidence that pesticides play a role in human cancers. Contamination of natural waters with pesticides from agriculture is a problem of primary concern. Accurate detection and measurement of pesticides in aqueous solution has historically required the use of costly methods involving large equipment and the use of chemicals. There are growing demands for field-deployable devices for reliable on-site monitoring of trace pesticides in water at low ppb levels of these compounds. PURPOSE: A field-deployable method for the accurate determination of pesticides in surface and groundwater would have substantial value by quantifiably detecting dissolved pesticide compounds. Detection of these species is critical as they represent health threats to diverse populations, such as farm workers and soldiers operating in contaminated areas. Success in this SBIR effort would increase the safety of drinking water-especially in agricultural areas - and could be an important benefit for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for detection and monitoring applications of the nation's water supplies in the event of a terrorist threat. The rapid and reliable detection of these species would enable measured and appropriate responses and countermeasures to be initiated in a timely fashion. The sensor would be particularly useful for rapid on-site screening, site characterization, and preservation and protection of groundwater resources.

Principal Investigator:

Badawi M. Dweik
Project Manager
7815290520
bdweik@ginerinc.com

Business Contact:

Anthony B. LaConti
Chief Executive Officer
7815290501
alaconti@ginerinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

GINER, INC.
89 RUMFORD AVE Auburndale, MA 02466

EIN/Tax ID: 042529800
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No