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Water Laboratory at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra
The JRC Water Laboratory develops and uses state-of-the-art approaches to extract information from water enhancing our understanding of its quality, uses, and risks and informing EU policy. It serves as a vital asset in tackling the European water crisis by fostering innovative solutions such as water-reuse, wastewater surveillance and by being the cornerstone of the European Water Academy - a flagship action under the remit of the European Water Resilience Strategy that the JRC coordinates and leads scientifically.
Equipped with advanced instrumentation (more info at Water Laboratory - Joint Research Centre - European Commission), the JRC Water Laboratory performs targeted screening analyses for known contaminants, as well as non-targeted analyses for unknown contaminants; such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as well as antimicrobial resistance and pathogens of concern. These approaches support environmental monitoring programmes, citizen science initiatives, and enable the development of advanced methods to track pollution trends, strengthen regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable water management under the One Health framework.
A JRC scientist uses out a polymer-coated magnetic stir bar to extract contaminants from water samples for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis. This approach, applied in several citizen science initiatives, allows for wide-target screening of hundreds of organic compounds in water samples.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists at the Water Lab extract water samples using ‘Mariani’ boxes. The ‘Mariani’ box is a sampling device developed in-house by the JRC. It allows for on-site extraction of chemical contaminants directly from water sources, avoiding the shipment of large-volume environmental samples.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists extract water samples from the Danube River and the Black Sea, and prepare them for analysis using an off-site Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) extractor. The extractor is an automated sample preparation tool used to extract chemicals absorbed on SPE disks during sampling with the Mariani Box.
JRC scientists analyse semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-targeted analyses of unknown contaminants.
JRC scientists analyse semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-targeted analyses of unknown contaminants.
JRC scientists analyse semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-targeted analyses of unknown contaminants.
JRC scientists analyse semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-targeted analyses of unknown contaminants.
JRC scientists analyse semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-targeted analyses of unknown contaminants.
A JRC scientist analyses polar compounds using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-target analyses of unknown contaminants.
A JRC scientist analyses polar compounds using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-target analyses of unknown contaminants.
A JRC scientist analyses polar compounds using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-target analyses of unknown contaminants.
A JRC scientist analyses polar compounds using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This analytical technique allows for targeted and wide-targeted-screening analyses of known contaminants, as well as for suspect and non-target analyses of unknown contaminants.
A JRC scientist uses out a polymer-coated magnetic stir bar to extract contaminants from water samples for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis. This approach, applied in several citizen science initiatives, allows for wide-target screening of hundreds of organic compounds in water samples.
A JRC scientist uses out a polymer-coated magnetic stir bar to extract contaminants from water samples for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis. This approach, applied in several citizen science initiatives, allows for wide-target screening of hundreds of organic compounds in water samples.
A JRC scientist uses out a polymer-coated magnetic stir bar to extract contaminants from water samples for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis. This approach, applied in several citizen science initiatives, allows for wide-target screening of hundreds of organic compounds in water samples.
Findings from the research at the Water Laboratory are used in JRC initiatives such as “The Gems of Water” and Water Reuse, playing a key role in protecting both the environment and public health. The JRC Water Laboratory monitors pollutants in natural and urban water systems, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants and emerging contaminants. Through this work, it supports EU water quality assessment and sustainable water management.
A JRC scientist uses out a polymer-coated magnetic stir bar to extract contaminants from water samples for gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry analysis. This approach, applied in several citizen science initiatives, allows for wide-target screening of hundreds of organic compounds in water samples.
