Dealing with "Forever Chemicals": PFAS in Drinking Water 111523

Dealing with "Forever Chemicals": PFAS in Drinking Water

Accreditation:

6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded

Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program. 

Certificate will be available through your profile.

Date & Time:

The Dealing with "Forever Chemicals": PFAS in Drinking Water training will be held on the following date and time:

November 15 | 8:30AM-3:30PM

This training is being held in Pacific Time.

Description:

The issue of PFAS contamination is being highlighted throughout the country with many experiencing anxiety over possible water contamination. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals which include Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS compounds have been found widely in the environment, including thousands of groundwater sources throughout the U.S. PFAS compounds are currently the number one emerging threat to water systems. Continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals.

This session examines the origin, the concerns and provides information for small systems about protecting public health.

Participants will learn:
·        Why these "forever" chemicals are not going away 
·        Where PFAS come from 
·        What the health effects of PFAS are 
·        PFAS regulations in drinking water 
·        PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems 

The recommended audience includes board members, managers, and operators.

Doubletree by Hilton Claremont
Sycamore Room
555 West Foothill Boulevard
Claremont, California 91711
Complimentary parking is provided

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Scholarship & Fees:

Dealing with "Forever Chemicals": PFAS in Drinking Water is a free training to attend.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines
Welcome back to onsite trainings! Masks are optional for our attendees, although our staff and trainers will continue to wear them for your safety.

RCAC is continually monitoring COVID-19, Center for Disease Control updates and local public health department for recommendations.

For event content questions, contact:
Jim McVeigh
jmcveigh@rcac.org
(619) 495-8438

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Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part under the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resiliency (SAFER) Drinking Water Program through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the foregoing, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

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