Due to the wide variety of emerging contaminant issues and related environmental contaminant issues facing Missouri, ERC research is focused on developing information and technological solutions in eight areas:

Animal Agriculture in Missouri
Safe Drinking Water
Atmospheric Particulates and Pollutants
Natural Treatment Systems
Nanoparticle Toxicity and Treatment
Specialized Water and Wastewater Treatment
Energy Industry
Environmental Impacts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) and Related Compounds