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SUMMARY:Plastic in Food Service: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Griffith and Stephanie Frisch from the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) presented on the project they have been working on with the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) in Maine\, the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) in Vermont. \nView the presentation slides [PDF] \nView the recording: \n \nA webinar to learn more about the opportunities and benefits of reducing plastic use: \n\nWhy Should You Care About Plastic?\n\nHow plastic impacts human health\, the food chain\, and the environment\n\n\nPlastic Use in Food Service Establishments  (restaurants\, grocery stores with takeout\, cafeterias at schools\, hospitals\, and nursing homes\, and others) & Opportunities to Save $$$ & Reduce Use:\n\nCustomer Experience: dine-in & takeout\nInternal Operations: purchasing & kitchens\nTextiles: uniforms\, furnishings & carpet\nCase Studies\n\n\nUnderstanding Plastic Recycling Dos & Don’ts
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/plastic-in-food-service/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
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SUMMARY:Annual Region 1 States/Tribes/EPA Brownfields Programs Meeting
DESCRIPTION:10:00   Welcome & Introductions \n10:15   EPA Updates\n– Overview of funding programs\, eligible entities & associated deadlines\n– Priorities & any anticipated changes to programs going forward\n[EPA will also made short announcements during the day on: LRTA\, TBA\, Job Training\, and ACRES] \n11:00   Break \n11:15   States/Tribes Roundtable on Funding\n– Each state/tribe : What BIL & 128(a) & other EPA brownfields programs have recently funded – successes & lessons learned\n– Including the logistics of issuing the BIL monies & lessons learned/opportunities to increase efficiency \n11:45  QA Guidance\n– QAPP guidance updates \n12:00   Lunch (provided) \n12:45   PCBs & TSCA\n– EPA presentation on basics\, regulatory changes & implications for brownfields projects\n– EPA Region 1 staff changes/introductions \n1:30     UConn TAB\n– Overview of services offered & recent activities\n– Helping communities develop proper RFPs to acquire a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) – available resources & lessons learned\n– TAB ideas on what more they could do for/with states\n– Staff changes/introductions \n2:00     Community Outreach\n– State/tribe-by-state/tribe & EPA experiences with virtual versus hybrid versus in-person\n– Lessons learned/suggestions for others \n2:30     Community-wide Assessment Grants for States & Tribes\n– Short presentations (5-6 minutes) each from MA\, NH\, RI & Passamaquoddy Tribe on what they’re doing/lessons learned \n3:00     Lead Issues at Brownfield Redevelopments\n– Presentation on the issues by EPA\n– State/Tribes comments on draft fact sheet\n– Brainstorm how to get the word out to consultants\, contractors\, and developers \n3:30     Adjourn \nFor more information contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/annual-brownfields-meeting/
LOCATION:Private: EPA Region 1 Office in Boston\, 5 Post Office Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02109
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20250509T184229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T193300Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding TSCA for Sites with PCBs (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:A webinar to help participants understand the relationship between Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and state regulations at sites with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination. TSCA requirements and options and their implications for investigation and remediation at sites were covered. \nPresenters: Kim Tisa & David Sullivan\, TRC Companies \nView the Presentation PDF \nView the Recording
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/understanding-tsca-for-sites-with-pcbs-webinar-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20250128T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T182331Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstruction: Benefits & Challenges at Brownfields & Other Waste Site Cleanup Projects (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Many brownfields and other waste site cleanup projects involve the demolition and removal of on-site buildings. The northeast continues to face disposal capacity limitations that increase the cost to dispose of this building waste. \nNote: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \n\nMegan Mansfield-Pryor\, Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future [PDF] & Daniel Salomon\, Second Story Builders [PDF] provided an overview of what deconstruction is\, why it is important\, and their experience to date. \nDan Costello\, Costello Dismantling [PDF] presented his experience incorporating deconstruction and waste minimization into demolition projects. \nView the Recording:\n \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/deconstruction-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20250128T155638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T161851Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Downhole Geophysical Investigations – Applications to Contaminated Groundwater Sites (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nMark Domaracki\, NYS DEC explained the types of downhole geophysical methods available and how they can be used to develop and enhance conceptual site models and analyze complex geology. The presentation reviewed geophysical logs and highlight unique geography and identification of geological features. Mark presented some case studies and outlined situations where downhole geophysical methods can be successful. \nView the Presentation Slides [PDF] \nView the Recording:\n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/downhole-geophysics-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240916T193643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T215257Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Investigating Wastewater & Septic Systems as the Source (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nDr. Jennifer Harfmann\, New Hampshire DES presented Presence of PFAS in Domestic Wastewater & Potential Sources [PDF]. Jennifer highlighted a case study of monthly PFAS sampling from a residential community septic system in NH to estimate a typical domestic PFAS signature and per capita load of PFAS to the environment. She also discussed upcoming research to refine the estimate and identify key household products and activities contributing to PFAS in domestic wastewater. \nBrittany O’Brien-Drake & Jasmine Stefansky\, New York State DEC presented Two Case Studies: Exploring Commercial\, Industrial\, & Wastewater Sources of PFAS [PDF]. Brittany and Jasmine presented investigations into the sources of PFAS contamination of drinking water wells at two sites with no obvious suspected sources. Investigations included: hydrogeologic characterization\, including borehole geophysics; environmental media sampling at suspected sources; septic tracer sampling; and PFAS fingerprinting. \n  \nView the Recording: \n \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-wastewater-septic-systems-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240916T214312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T225236Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Background Studies
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nDon Ward\, New York State DEC presented Summaries of PFAS in Precipitation Sampling at Two NYS Monitoring Sites and Two NYS PFAS Air Deposition Source Investigations [PDF]. PFAS in precipitation measurements taken at a rural and an urban monitoring location in New York were presented\, including the accompanying data analyses. The presentation also summarized the results from two NYS PFAS aerial transport and deposition investigations undertaken to look for evidence of previous air emissions of PFAS compounds from nearby facilities with subsequent transportation and deposition. \nAmy Rosenstein\, US Army Corps of Engineers presented Background PFAS Concentrations in Soil and Sediment – An Overview with a Focus on the Northeast [PDF]. \n  \nWatch the recording: \n \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-background-studies/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240916T165221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T161808Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Agricultural Impacts - Research & Response in Maine (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nMary Yurlina\, Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation\, & Forestry (DACF) presented Maine’s PFAS Response for Agriculture – Program Launch & Lessons Learned [PDF]. Maine DACF began investigating PFAS contamination at farms in 2016 when milk\, water\, and soil at a dairy farm was found to contain high levels of PFOS. As of 2024\, DACF has worked with over 100 farms to help understand and interpret results from soil and crops. Mary shared DACF’s approach\, including the challenges encountered\, success stories\, and lessons learned. \nDuncan Pfaehler\, Maine DACF presented Investigating PFOS in Vegetables on Farms in Maine [PDF]. Duncan presented the results of DACF’s research into the uptake of PFOS in different vegetables grown on PFAS-impacted fields in Maine and the resulting advice to farmers. \nView the Recording: \n \n  \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-agricultural-impacts-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240820T191938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T215609Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS in Ski Wax: Human Health & Environmental Implications (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nGail Carlson\, Colby College presented Environmental Contamination from Fluorinated Ski Wax Use [PDF]. The use of fluorinated ski waxes in nordic and alpine skiing is beneficial for performance but disastrous for contaminating the environment with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS\, the so-called “forever chemicals”). Snow and soil at ski areas contain PFAS residues that can be correlated with ski wax use. The recent bans on fluorinated waxes in competitive skiing from the local to the international level reduces environmental pollution and likely lowers human exposure \nKathryn Crawford\, Middlebury College presented Evaluating PFAS Exposure from Fluorinated Waxes Among US Snow Sport Participants [PDF]. Performance ski waxes are applied to the base of skis and snowboards to reduce friction with snow and waxes can contain up to 100% per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by mass. PFAS exposure among recreational and armature skiers and snowboarders is poorly understood. To learn more about skiers’ PFAS exposure\, we conducted a pilot study to collect blood samples in 30 adult skiers who have personally applied wax to their skis at least one time. This study highlights the need for engagement with the ski and snowboard community around interventions to reduce wax-related PFAS exposure. \nView the Recording – Note that the recording ends after the third poll question because data that was not yet published was discussed \n \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-ski-wax/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240805T210743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T221055Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Definitions for Policymaking & Federal Regulations Update (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nLinda Gaines\, US EPA presented To Be Or Not To Be A PFAS [PDF]. As a general concept\, many people know what a PFAS is\, but do we all actually agree on what is and is not a PFAS? There are several different definitions of PFAS\, and the number of chemicals considered to be PFAS can differ by thousands depending on what definition is used. The differences in PFAS definitions were explained\, and many examples were given of chemicals that meet one definition but not another. \nDianne Phillips\, Holland & Knight presented Buckle Your Seatbelts: 2024 Federal Regulatory Updates for PFAS [PDF]. Dianne provided an update and survey of federal regulatory developments involving PFAS including the alphabet soup of CERCLA\, TSCA\, RCRA\, SDWA\, NPDWR\, TRI\, CWA\, NPDES\, and CAA. \n  \n \n  \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-definitions-regulations/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240821T163241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T220954Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Thermal Treatment Technologies (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nRebecca DiStefano\, Calgon Carbon presented Thermal Destruction of PFAS During Full-scale Reactivation of PFAS-laden Granular Activated Carbon [PDF]. Rebecca reviewed the results of PFAS testing during full-scale reactivation of PFAS-laden GAC. Targeted PFAS analysis was conducted on the inputs and outputs of the system. The results show that under typical operating conditions\, the system demonstrated both the full removal of PFAS compounds from the GAC and >99.99% destruction of PFAS compounds through the furnace and abatement systems. \nRobert Martin\, Clean Earth presented Developments in the Remediation of PFAS Contaminated Soil by Thermal Desorption [PDF]. Rob provided an overview of thermal desorption\, Clean Earth’s research projects and results\, as well as data from other thermal desorption companies\, developing PFAS destruction science\, and thermal desorption information resources. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-thermal-treatment-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240912T005802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T205520Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS in Consumer Products\, Food Service & Facility Maintenance: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Griffith and Stephanie Frisch from NEWMOA presented on the project they have been working on with the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) in Vermont\, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)\, and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). The webinar presented information about the “forever” chemicals\, PFAS: \nWhere PFAS might be found in consumer products\, such as: \n\nTextiles (clothing\, bedding\, carpeting\, upholstered furniture)\nCookware\nPersonal care products (makeup\, sunscreen\, dental floss)\nOutdoor gear (tents\, raincoats\, boots)\n\nWhere PFAS might be found in the products used at food service establishments (restaurants\, grocery stores with takeout\, cafeterias at schools\, hospitals\, and nursing homes\, and others)\, such as: \n\nFood packaging (like takeout containers)\nNon-stick cookware\nTextiles (like uniforms & tablecloths)\nCarpets & Carpet Cleaning\nFloor cleaning\, stripping & waxing\n\nHow PFAS might impact human health\nHow PFAS can move around in the environment and impact water supplies\nSuggestions for alternatives\nInformation on fact sheets & guides produced by the project \nView the PFAS in Consumer Products\, Food Service & Facility Maintenance: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives presentation slides [PDF] \nAccess the 5 fact sheets & related references & resources \nAccess the food service guide & related references & resources \nView the webinar recording: \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-promoting-alternatives-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management,PFAS
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240821T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T220834Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Sampling & Analytical Method Developments (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nTroy Strock\, US EPA presented EPA PFAS Analytical Methods: Aqueous and Solid Matrices [PDF]. Troy presented on EPA’s analytical methods for soil and groundwater\, including the status of methods in development. Benefits\, challenges\, and applicability of each of the methods were discussed. \nStephen Jackson\, US EPA presented Stationary Source Measurement Methods for PFAS Air Emissions [PDF]. Stephen covered the latest updates to EPA’s methods for PFAS emissions from stationary sources including revisions to OTM-45\, OTM-50\, and the latest on OTM-55 method development. Benefits\, challenges\, and applicability of each of the methods were discussed. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-analytical-methods-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240718T221552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T172731Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Investigating Inputs to Wastewater Treatment Plants (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nLogan Hayes\, California DTSC presented Cosmetics Contribute to PFAS at Wastewater Treatment Plants in California’s Dense Urban Environments [PDF]. Cosmetics make up one of the consumer product categories most widely known to contain PFAS. Because of the way cosmetics are used\, most of the PFAS present in these products are likely to reach wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). However\, the majority of PFAS present as intentional ingredients in cosmetics cannot be quantified with the available analytical methods. To address this issue\, we developed a methodology to estimate the total PFAS mass in cosmetics as well as the corresponding mass of total organic fluorine and of fluorinated side chains associated with PFAA precursors\, using various ingredient databases and ingredient concentrations reported by manufacturers. \nAnne Tavalire\, Michigan EGLE presented Reducing PFAS Discharged to Wastewater Treatment Plants: the Michigan Experience [PDF]. The Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy (EGLE) launched the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) PFAS Initiative in February 2018.  The IPP Initiative was the first of its kind and aimed to reduce and eliminate certain PFAS from industrial sources that may pass through municipal WWTPs and enter our lakes and streams\, potentially causing fish consumption advisories or contaminating public drinking water supplies.  This presentation covered the major sources of PFAS identified through the Initiative\, actions taken by WWTPs and industrial users to reduce or eliminate PFAS discharged\, and the dramatic reductions of PFOS  observed in WWTP effluent/biosolids and surface water as a results of source control. \nView the webinar recording: \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-wastewater-treatment-plants-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240718T230121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T165606Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Improving Risk Communication with the Public (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nClaire Nitsche\, Washington State DOH presented Be Less “Government-y!”: Community-Centered PFAS Risk Communication in Washington State [PDF]. Claire is a PFAS Health Educator with Washington State Department of Health and discussed her experience working in communities impacted by PFAS contamination. She also covered WA DOH’s approach to PFAS risk communication\, with tangible examples of how WA DOH has used social marketing data\, applied behavior change theory\, and community feedback to develop our health education advice and health impact messaging. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-risk-communication-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231240
CREATED:20240718T191639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T165525Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS Forensics: Best Practices for Unwinding Complex PFAS Sources (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nMichael Eberle\, TRC presented Whose PFAS is it? Tips for Forensic Evaluations [PDF]. Evaluation of the relative composition of individual PFAS compounds in surface water and groundwater samples can be an effective method to identify the source(s) of PFAS in these media.  Comparison of chemical fingerprints in samples collected from surface water bodies and groundwater located downstream and downgradient of contaminated sites may appear to be the same simply because of the suite of analytes chosen for fingerprinting but fate and transport mechanisms (e.g.\, commingling\, persistence\, sorption\, dilution) must be considered during source identification.  PFAS fate and transport properties\, including precursor transformation and sorption of PFAS to solids was examined in regard to the resulting fingerprints. \nMatthew Dunn\, TetraTech presented Precursor PFAS: A New Fluorinated Feedback Loop [PDF]. Matt focused on methods and approaches that can help improve the efficacy of forensic approaches\, including how the use of time weighted average data from passive samplers provides a broader and more representative set of data for forensics. Use of fate and transport models to understand pathways\, distances\, and fates of chemicals was discussed\, and the importance of environmental meta data. Lastly\, examples from published research displayed how environmental processes on small and large scales can impact source attribution studies. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-forensics-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T133000
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SUMMARY:PFAS: Two Emerging Issues (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Note: This webinar is presented for informational purposes. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of each of the NEWMOA-member states\, and the strategies and technologies discussed should not be considered an endorsement by NEWMOA or its members. \nIan Ross\, CDM Smith presented Ultrashort PFAS – the Long and Short of It! [PDF] Ian focused on ultrashort PFAS (C1-C3) and discussed their fate & transport and their precursors; chemical analysis; anthropogenic background; how refrigerant use leads to ultrashort PFAS in rain; safer alternatives; and toxicology and exposure. \nLaura Trozzolo\, TRC presented PFAS Practical Guide to Vapor Intrusion [PDF]. Laura will discuss: Exposure and Toxicity Updates; PFAS in Indoor Air;  and Recent PFAS Occupational Studies. \n \nFor more information\, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-emerging-issues-webinar/
CATEGORIES:PFAS,PFAS,Waste Site Cleanup
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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