Events

PFAS Soup to Nuts (1 CLE/1 PDH)

Thursday, January 13, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM


Join us for this in-depth conversation on what this all means for your authority.

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are known as forever chemicals thatMW_-_Register persist in the environment. These man-made chemicals have leached into our soil, air and water sources and have caused widespread contamination throughout the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified PFAS as emerging contaminants and there are health concerns associated with exposure to these chemicals.

Join us for this in-depth conversation on what this all means for your authority. We will be covering issues such as:

  • EPA’s strategic roadmap for PFAS including:

  • National primary drinking water regulation

  • Toxicity assessments and health advisories

  • NPDES permitting to reduce PFAS discharges

  • Proposed rulemaking to amend safe drinking water regulations in Pennsylvania

  • Regulations and costs associated with PFAS monitoring

  • Funding for PFAS-related activities

You will also learn about:

  • Superfund and potential liability relating to biosolids

  • GenX chemicals and why you need to be concerned

  • Regulatory initiatives that could impact water and wastewater authorities

  • Potential issues related to government enforcement

  • Discussion and updates on current regulatory issues and litigation

Cost $40