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The Science of PFAS: Public Health and the Environment Conference
April 14 - April 16
Final Conference Agenda with Links* [PDF]
Final Poster Directory with Links* [PDF]
Exhibitor Directory [PDF]
* Please note that not all presenters granted permission to share their materials. Linked content reflects only those presentations and posters NEWMOA was authorized to post.
The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) partnered with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) to organize the third science conference on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This three-day event took place from April 14 – 16, 2026, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.
The conference aimed to:
- Provide a platform to ensure that local, state, and federal actions addressing PFAS contamination are informed by the most current and reliable scientific research.
- Foster networking and information-sharing among key stakeholders engaged in PFAS-related work.
- Identify critical gaps in science and policy to guide future research and initiatives.
The program featured a plenary session, concurrent breakout sessions, poster presentations, and an exhibit area. Abundant networking took place during the scheduled breaks and the evening reception, which was held on the first day.
We welcomed just under 600 attendees, including:
- Local, state, and federal government officials
- Academic researchers and students
- Consultants and vendors
- Representatives from companies that use, make or sell PFAS-containing products
- Non-governmental and environmental organizations