Research on environmental quality of water, soils, and air
In our facility, we work at the interface of hydrology and biogeochemistry. This means that we tackle largely water-related problems as they relate to environmental contamination, especially of heavy metals and mercury. We have specific expertise in stable isotope analysis, elemental analyses, and the use of enriched isotopes in tracer studies. Dr. Mitchell is heavily involved in multiple projects and collaborates significantly with both industry, government and communities.
Analytical services, including stable water isotopes, elemental analysis via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and testing facilities. We have field testing facilities related to watershed hydrology, rivers, water quality.
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Forestry and forest-based industries
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Agilent 7700x ICP-MS | Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Elemental analysis (large part of periodic table in one sample), including isotope tracer analysis. |
| Los Gatos Research DLT-100 Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer | Deuterium and O-18 measurements in water for hydrological tracer applications. |
Private and public sector research partners
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
- Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
- Domtar, Inc.
- Weyerhaeuser Canada
- Tekran Corporation
- State of Minnesota
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
‘You can taste it': Road salt making GTA rivers, streams as salty as seawater | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/road-salt-gta-water-1.4515132 |
U of T researchers conduct most comprehensive airborne mercury testing in GTA | https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-conduct-most-comprehensive-airborne-mercury-testing-gta |
Seven U of T researchers awarded $3.8 million in federal grants for projects benefiting economy, environment | https://www.utoronto.ca/news/seven-u-t-researchers-awarded-38-million-federal-grants-projects-benef… |