PFAS - Environmental Finance Center Network https://efcnetwork.org Working together to solve funding challenges for environmental programs and promote a sustainable environment. Wed, 01 May 2024 18:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://efcnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png PFAS - Environmental Finance Center Network https://efcnetwork.org 32 32 Webinar | PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever: MCLs are Here! Now What? https://efcnetwork.org/event/webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-mcls-are-here-now-what/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-mcls-are-here-now-what Wed, 01 May 2024 18:27:30 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26567 Description: It happened! The EPA finalized PFAS MCLs on April 10, 2024. So now what? This webinar will take an in-depth look at the MCLs for each of the six regulated PFAS, monitoring and compliance requirements for PWSs, and Primacy Agency requirements. We’ll discuss the timeline to comply with the MCLs, and funding options to […]

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Description: It happened! The EPA finalized PFAS MCLs on April 10, 2024. So now what? This webinar will take an in-depth look at the MCLs for each of the six regulated PFAS, monitoring and compliance requirements for PWSs, and Primacy Agency requirements. We’ll discuss the timeline to comply with the MCLs, and funding options to offset compliance and treatment costs. Join us for another session in our PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever series followed by a half an hour for Q&A.

Presenter: Will Shaffer, PE, Project Engineer, EEC Environmental 

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

Partners: 

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Webinar | PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever: Effective Treatment of “Forever Chemicals” https://efcnetwork.org/event/webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-effective-treatment-of-forever-chemicals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-effective-treatment-of-forever-chemicals Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:23:44 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26260 View/Download Presentation Slides Description: Treatment, treatment, treatment!  In our PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever webinar series, we’ve been exploring the upcoming PFAS regulations and sampling methods. Now it’s time to talk about treatment. Luckily, mature and robust treatment technologies are available to remove PFAS from water and wastewater. But which option is right for you? […]

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Description: Treatment, treatment, treatment!  In our PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever webinar series, we’ve been exploring the upcoming PFAS regulations and sampling methods. Now it’s time to talk about treatment. Luckily, mature and robust treatment technologies are available to remove PFAS from water and wastewater. But which option is right for you? In this webinar, we will explore the various options for PFAS treatment in water and wastewater systems, the pros and cons of each, and a look into how to manage residuals. Join us for another session in our PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever series followed by a half an hour for Q&A.

Presenter: Will Shaffer, PE, Project Engineer, EEC Environmental 

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

Partners: 

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Webinar | PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever: How Do I Know if I Have a PFAS Problem? https://efcnetwork.org/event/webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-pfas-problem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-pfas-problem Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:57:47 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26020 View/Download Presentation Slides Description: PFAS regulations are coming fast and furious. So which regulations apply to me and why should I care? In this webinar, we’ll explore where PFAS is found in the environment (water, wastewater), the current analytical methods to detect PFAS, how to plan for sampling or characterization programs, and what to do […]

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Description: PFAS regulations are coming fast and furious. So which regulations apply to me and why should I care? In this webinar, we’ll explore where PFAS is found in the environment (water, wastewater), the current analytical methods to detect PFAS, how to plan for sampling or characterization programs, and what to do if you detect PFAS in your water and/or wastewater systems. We’ll discuss the current and future regulations that may apply, and how to prepare for complying with those regulations. A particular focus will be given to small and large wastewater collection and treatment systems. Join us for another session in our PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever series followed by a half an hour for Q&A.

Presenter: Will Shaffer, PE, Project Engineer, EEC Environmental 

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

Partners: 

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Webinar | PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever: MCLs are Coming…Very Soon! https://efcnetwork.org/event/webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-mcls-are-comingvery-soon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever-mcls-are-comingvery-soon Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:30:29 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25918 View/Download | Presentation Slides Description: The EPA expects to finalize PFAS MCLs in “early 2024”. That could be any day now! Join us for an in-depth exploration into the EPA’s proposed PFAS MCLs for six PFAS constituents. We’ll analyze UCMR5 testing results, shedding light on the potential impact on small and large public water systems […]

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Description: The EPA expects to finalize PFAS MCLs in “early 2024”. That could be any day now! Join us for an in-depth exploration into the EPA’s proposed PFAS MCLs for six PFAS constituents. We’ll analyze UCMR5 testing results, shedding light on the potential impact on small and large public water systems (PWS) across the United States. Lastly, we will explore the regulatory timeline and requirements that PWS will face once the MCLs are finalized, and discuss how to prepare for the additional requirements and challenges that systems will face.

Presenter: Will Shaffer, PE, Project Engineer, EEC Environmental 

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people
  • Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, financial officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

Partners: 

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Online Peer Exchange | Join the PFAS Conversation: Interactive Dialogue on Emerging Contaminants in the Northeast Region https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-in-the-new-england-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-in-the-new-england-region Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:14:44 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25301 This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 1-2 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location.  Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a […]

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This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 1-2 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location. 

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals considered an emerging contaminant of concern in surface water, groundwater, soil, and air. In order to assist communities in their efforts to prepare for addressing possible regulations, the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland invites you to join us for an interactive peer-to-peer session on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.

The EFC at University of Maryland will act as a facilitator for conversations between individuals and communities to brainstorm what actions are currently being taken to prepare for coming PFAS regulations and what strategies have been used in the past for new regulations. Please join us for this Peer-to-Peer session, come prepared to ask questions of other professionals, and share your experience and thoughts on PFAS.

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

Partners:

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Online Peer Exchange | Join the PFAS Conversation: Interactive Dialogue on Emerging Contaminants in the Southeast Region https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-in-the-southeast-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-in-the-southeast-region Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:08:32 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25281 This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 4 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location.  Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a […]

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This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 4 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location. 

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals considered an emerging contaminant of concern in surface water, groundwater, soil, and air. In order to assist communities in their efforts to prepare for addressing possible regulations, the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland invites you to join us for an interactive peer-to-peer session on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024.

The EFC at University of Maryland will act as a facilitator for conversations between individuals and communities to brainstorm what actions are currently being taken to prepare for coming PFAS regulations and what strategies have been used in the past for new regulations. Please join us for this Peer-to-Peer session, come prepared to ask questions of other professionals, and share your experience and thoughts on PFAS.

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

Partners:

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Online Peer Exchange | Join the PFAS Conversation: Interactive Dialogue on Emerging Contaminants in the Mountains and Plains Region https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-4 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:23:59 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25279 This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 8 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location.  Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a […]

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This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 8 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location. 

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals considered an emerging contaminant of concern in surface water, groundwater, soil, and air. In order to assist communities in their efforts to prepare for addressing possible regulations, the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) invites you to join us for an interactive peer-to-peer session on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.

The SWEFC will act as a facilitator for conversations between individuals and communities to brainstorm what actions are currently being taken to prepare for coming PFAS regulations and what strategies have been used in the past for new regulations. Please join us for this Peer-to-Peer session, come prepared to ask questions of other professionals, and share your experience and thoughts on PFAS.

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

Partners:

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Online Peer Exchange | Join the PFAS Conversation: Interactive Dialogue on Emerging Contaminants in the Great Lakes Region https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-join-the-pfas-conversation-interactive-dialogue-on-emerging-contaminants-3 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:33:14 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25273 This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 5 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location.  Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a […]

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This Peer-to-Peer session is designed to unite communities within EPA Region 5 for a facilitated conversation, but participation is open to all, regardless of location. 

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Join the PFAS conversation! Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals considered an emerging contaminant of concern in surface water, groundwater, soil, and air. In order to assist communities in their efforts to prepare for addressing possible regulations, the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) invites you to join us for an interactive peer-to-peer session on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.

The SWEFC will act as a facilitator for conversations between individuals and communities to brainstorm what actions are currently being taken to prepare for coming PFAS regulations and what strategies have been used in the past for new regulations. Please join us for this Peer-to-Peer session, come prepared to ask questions of other professionals, and share your experience and thoughts on PFAS.

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

Partners:

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Webinar | PFAS Today, Tomorrow, and Forever https://efcnetwork.org/event/webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-pfas-today-tomorrow-and-forever Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:15:46 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=25117 View/Download | Presentation Slides Description: In this webinar, we will explore the current, proposed, and future regulations surrounding PFAS in the water and wastewater industries, focusing on impacts to small water and wastewater systems. We will explore what steps to take to determine if, and how, PFAS has impacted your water and wastewater systems and […]

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Description: In this webinar, we will explore the current, proposed, and future regulations surrounding PFAS in the water and wastewater industries, focusing on impacts to small water and wastewater systems. We will explore what steps to take to determine if, and how, PFAS has impacted your water and wastewater systems and discuss established and up-and-coming treatment and destruction technologies that can be leveraged to address PFAS impacts.  Lastly, we will touch on potential funding opportunities and strategies to plan, fund, and implement PFAS treatment systems.

Presenter: Will Shaffer, PE, Project Engineer, EEC Environmental 

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
  • Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
  • Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

Partners: 

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