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PFAS: Resources and Recordings
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Pondering PFAS: Educational Content from PFAS Symposium
In April, 2023, WQRF hosted a symposium designed to engage and inform stakeholders in water on the latest information about PFAS. Topics included a primer on toxicology, perspectives from states and the international community on PFAS regulation, unintended consequences of PFAS, destruction and disposal.
WQRF is committed to keeping these important conversations active, by offering these brief, edited versions of some of the 2023 Symposium sessions.
Special thanks to all of our speakers and to our Symposium Sponsors for making this educational opportunity possible:
ResinTech, Watts, Sharp Water Culligan, Charger Water, Calgon Carbon and Urbans Aqua.
WQRF is committed to keeping these important conversations active, by offering these brief, edited versions of some of the 2023 Symposium sessions.
Special thanks to all of our speakers and to our Symposium Sponsors for making this educational opportunity possible:
ResinTech, Watts, Sharp Water Culligan, Charger Water, Calgon Carbon and Urbans Aqua.
2023 PFAS Symposium Mini-Sessions |
PFAS: Risk Assessment and Toxicology
Kristin Licko, MS, MWS |
The PFAS Game Show
Moderator: Larry Gottlieb, ResinTech |
Session I: International and National PFAS Perspectives
Our panelists discuss what's happening on the regulatory front in Canada, EU, the US and within the state of California. |
PFAS: The Unintended Consequences
Chad Seidel, Ph.D, PE |
Why We are Here: PFAS and the Future of Clean Drinking Water
Robert Bilott, Esq. |
PFAS Symposium Content
Attendees of the Symposium have access to this recorded content. Access can be purchased here for a small fee. |
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
PFAS and its family of chemicals have become well-known for what we don't know about their impact on human health and clean, safe drinking water. WQRF began work in early 2023 by having conversations around the topic of PFAS and what it means for all stakeholders in water today. Help to continue these conversations by using these resources we've compiled and join us for periodic webinars and meetings. Please note: Information shared is based on our current understanding. As more information becomes available, our understanding may change. |
Image Credit: NGI
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Dr. Zhi (George) Zhou shares information on a proposed WQRF research project, specific to PFAS.
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PFAS Symposium attendees.
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Chad Seidel presenting on "Unintended Consequences of PFAS" during the Symposium.
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PFAS PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl substances): a group of chemicals, including PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) & PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) Health Effects
Unclear, early research suggests a small increase in risk of testicular, kidney, and thyroid cancers |
What Are PFAS? PFAS are a group of chemicals used broadly in manufacturing and consumer products, such as nonstick cookware, water- and stain-repellent clothing, food packaging, and more. They are known as the "forever chemicals" due to the fact that they break down slowly over time. Blood tests show that Americans have been universally exposed. There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, however, concentrations have been decreasing as many major manufacturers voluntarily phased these chemicals out of production. On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for six PFAS, aimed at protecting people from environmental PFAS exposures. 
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Treating Water for Protection |
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Benefits of Treatment
Learn more about how Point-of-Use (POU) devices can provide an important safeguard at the tap. |
Types of Treatment
Click below to learn more about some of the most common types of treatment technologies, including activated carbon filtration, reverse osmosis (RO) and ultraviolet (UV) light. |
Product Certification Resources
Click below to Search for water treatment devices that have been certified to NSF/ANSI standards. |
Webinars and Extended Educational Information |
What You Wish You Could Unknow
About PFAS January, 2023 webinar Dr. Chad Seidel, Ph.D, P.E. Dr. Helen Goeden, Ph.D |
What You Wish You Knew About PFAS
March, 2023 webinar Peter Cartwright, MWS, PE Adam Redding, Ph.D Larry Gottlieb |
PFAS and Forecasting the Regulatory Landscape
June, 2023 webinar Linda Dell |
PFAS, Drinking Water & What's Next
February, 2024 webinar Dr. Jamie DeWitt, Ph.D. Dr. Steven Woltornist, Ph.D. |