Experts in the areas of water science and chemistry from the government, industry, and academic arenas discussed ways to maximize opportunities for these disciplines to work together to develop and apply simple technologies while addressing some of the world's key water and health problems. Since global water challenges cross both scientific disciplines, the chemical sciences have the ability to be a key player in improving the lives of billions of people around the world. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary Context and Overview 1 Meeting the Global Water Challenge 2 Green Chemistry: The Impact on Water Quality and Supplies 3 Methylmercury Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystems: A Widespread Problem with Many Challenges for the Chemical Sciences Water Quality and Supply: Analysis and Treatment 4 Desalination: Limitations and Challenges 5 Organic Contaminants in the Environment: Challenges for the Water/Environmental Engineering Commmunity 6 AquasentinelSM: Biosensors for Rapid Monitoring of Primary-Source Drinking Water Business Opportunities and Responsibilities 7 Some New Approaches at the Orange County Water District 8 A Perspective from a Water Company 9 Sustainable Development: Role of Industrial Water Management 10 Water Solutions and Strategies in the Chemical Industry 11 Classifying Drinking Water Contamination for Regulatory Consideration Appendix A: Workshop Participants Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers Appendix C: Origin of and Information on the Chemical Sciences Roundtable Appendix D: For Further Reading

Federal government operates several large-scale research facilities that enable scientific inquiry in a range of fields. This study was designed to help the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to address issues surrounding the planning, operation and management of selected facilities.