Pondering PFAS: Educational Content from PFAS Symposium
Thank you to those who attended the PFAS Symposium on Monday, April 17. We were pleased to have so many water stakeholders join us for this important educational event!
As part of WQRF's ongoing spotlight on issues important to water today, please plan to mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. CT for another free webinar on the topic of PFAS. More information coming soon!
As part of WQRF's ongoing spotlight on issues important to water today, please plan to mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. CT for another free webinar on the topic of PFAS. More information coming soon!
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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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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 March 14, 2023, the EPA proposed new National Drinking Water Regulations 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 Symposium Content
Attendees of the Symposium have access to this recorded content. Access can be purchased for a small fee. |