Abstract: A system for continuously measuring the concentration of organic compounds in an aqueous solution utilizes a first non-porous hollow fiber bundle having organic solvent flowing therethrough to extract organic compounds from a water sample into the organic solvent. The extractant can then flow through a second hollow fiber bundle where pervaporation of a fraction of the solvent takes place thereby increasing the concentration of organic compounds in the solvent extractant. The extractant then flows into a control unit which identifies and quantifies the organic compounds therein.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to an apparatus for removing organic compounds from water which comprises: a housing having an opening therein, the housing being capable of retaining an organic solvent therein; and a nonporous membrane covering the opening, the membrane being capable of allowing organic compounds from the water to diffuse therethrough. The subject invention also provides method of removing organic compounds from water and a method for detecting the presence or determining the amount of organic compounds in the water.