The project “Toxicological Methodology for Comprehensive Assessment of Groundwater Contamination by Organic Pollutants”, with the working title MIRIAM, is carried out with financial support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the Environment for Life 2 programme (Sub-programme 1) in the years 2025–2027.
The consortium consists of the main beneficiary, the Veterinary Research Institute (public research institution), and an additional partner, the company ASIO TECH, Ltd.
The goal of the project is to create a methodology based on selected in vitro toxicological methods, which will serve as a tool for comprehensive evaluation of groundwater contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. The implementation of the methodology into the existing monitoring procedures of contaminated areas as a supplement to conventional chemical analyzes will enable to effectively evaluate real risks for the environment, especially the toxicological effect of complex mixtures (cocktail effect). The methodology can thus be a valuable tool for public administrations (for the Contaminated Sites Database System). The completion is expected at the end of 2027. The project also includes the organization of a workshop and publications for the professional public.
