Analysis of a range of contaminants of emerging concerns in the Genesee River near Rochester, NY using SPE HLB and GC-MS
Document Type
Poster Presentation
Publication Date
4-17-2026
Keywords
fsc2026
Abstract
An environmental analysis of the Genesee River was conducted in 4 different locations of the Greater Rochester area to determine the presence of CECs, or chemicals of emerging concerns. The Genesee River is a tributary that flows from Potter County, Pennsylvania, all the way through PA and NYS, and exiting out into Lake Ontario, a vital freshwater resource for Rochester, NY. The river samples were collected and extracted based on the three classes of chemicals (Hormones1, Pesticides2, Acidic and Basic Pharmaceuticals/Personal Care Products3), as followed by the EPA methods, and by using the SPE HLB column. A method of determining the presence of ECs, or emerging contaminants, was used by the GC/MS through troubleshooting and validation of the method. The identification of the ECs, or potential ECs, was determined based on the MS Probability Match provided by the instrument. Further research is to be expected to determine the concentration of specific ECs.
Publication Information
Simmonds, Victoria and Kimaru, Irene, "Analysis of a range of contaminants of emerging concerns in the Genesee River near Rochester, NY using SPE HLB and GC-MS" (2026). Fisher Showcase 2026. Paper 164.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/fsc2026/164
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Comments
Poster presented at the 2026 Fisher Showcase, St. John Fisher University, April 17, 2026.