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EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

On April 19, EPA released its final rule on the “Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances.” The...

California Adopts MCL for Hexavalent Chromium

California Adopts MCL for Hexavalent Chromium

California has adopted a new hexavalent chromium (Chromium 6) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for...

Register for the Upcoming EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar: PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods

Register for the Upcoming EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar: PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods

On April 30 from 2:00-3:30 (Eastern), EPA will continue the Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series, hosting a free webinar...

ASDWA 50th SDWA Anniversary Video Series Featuring Mike Baker of Ohio EPA

ASDWA 50th SDWA Anniversary Video Series Featuring Mike Baker of Ohio EPA

ASDWA is thrilled to share the third installment of our continuing video series highlighting success stories from the past 50...

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Hidden Consequences: How Congressionally Directed Spending Impacts State Drinking Water ProgramsBeyond Tight Budgets (December 2018)Costs of States' Transactions Study [CoSTS] (April 2018)ASDWA-ACWA Report on Contaminants of Emerging Concern2019 Analysis of State Drinking Water Programs' Resources and Needs

The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) is the professional Association serving state drinking water programs. Formed in 1984 to address a growing need for state administrators to have national representation, ASDWA has become a respected voice for state primacy agents with Congress, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other professional organizations.


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PFAS Analytical Methods Application, Comparison, and Lab Accreditation

Original Broadcast: October 10, 2018

Slide Decks:

Agenda:

  •  ASDWA IntroductionDeirdre Mason and/or Alan Roberson
  • PFAS Sampling for Public Water Systems: Brandon Kernen, Manager of the Hydrology and Conservation Program at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
  • EPA PFAS Method Development Update: Chris Impellitteri, Associate National Program Director at EPA’s Office of Research and Development
  • Comparison of Three Methods Used for the Analysis of PFASWilliam Lipps, Chief Science Officer at Eurofins Eaton Analytical
  • The DoD’s PFAS Sampling and Analytical Methods Initiatives:  Janice Willey, Senior Chemist with NAVSEA 04X6 Laboratory Quality and Accreditation Office

Webinar purpose: The purpose of the webinar is to provide state drinking water program representatives with an understanding of analytical methods for PFAS to help them provide assistance and recommendations to the water systems in their state.

Audience:  The audience for the webinar will be the state government drinking water programs with representatives from potentially every state and territory, along with EPA water program personnel.