With the development of PFAS drinking water limits by the EPA, public water systems need to respond to PFAS in their water sources. While regulations and guidelines around PFAS are ever changing, there are steps you can take know to respond to and prepare for PFAS in water.
Attendees will learn what PFAS is, where it comes from, and why it is a public health issue. The presentation will then provide actions systems can take in all stages of their response: from testing to investigation of their water sources, to treatment options. While each system will have a unique approach to this difficult issue, there are steps all systems can take to get started.
Key Takeaways:
- What PFAS is, how it gets into water and wastewater, and what potential source sites look like
- Testing for PFAS compounds, and strategies to reduce false positives and contamination
- What to do if you have PFAS in your water or wastewater system, and what options are available to reduce PFAS concentrations.
About the Presenter:
Meghan Brockman is an environmental project engineer at Bolton & Menk. Meghan began her professional career in 2020. Her PhD work included research on emerging contaminants and PFAS at the University of Minnesota. She is a well-known PFAS expert in Minnesota and has provided numerous PFAS training sessions at state training sessions for MRWA and the AWWA. In addition to her water chemistry and PFAS expertise, Meghan is experienced in water treatment plant designs and environmental regulations. She is passionate about problem solving, protecting the environment, and serving clients.