At the 2025 AquaConSoil conference in Liège, the EmConSoil initiative hosted an interactive session that dove deep into the questions: How do we prepare for contaminants that science is only beginning to understand? And what happens when legacy pollution meets updated standards and public concern? Learn more about the outcomes of this session. 

From pharmaceuticals to rubber antioxidants, emerging contaminants are everywhere. This comprehensive review dives into over than 400 contaminants detected in sewage sludge, biosolids and soils. Discover the auhtors’ valuable insights into their complexity, environmental fate and the urgent need for smarter detection and regulation

The latest OVAM report expands the list of PFAS-suspected activities—highlighting growing contamination risks across production, processing, product use, and waste management. Discover here which (industrial) activities could result in soil, groundwater and sediment contamination.

From wastewater to manure, pharmaceutical residues are quietly infiltrating our soils. This article explores how they behave, persist, and affect plant and environmental health—highlighting the urgent need for smarter monitoring and regulation. 

Share your insights, pitch bold ideas, or lead a workshop at our upcoming ENSOr conference 13-14 October in Brussels. This year’s edition is about: Managing Emerging Contaminants for healthy soils: Are we ready?! Learn more about ENSOr and how to submit your abstract by 1st of September.