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PFAS In Drinking Water - CA

Free Small System Operator Training for Systems Serving a Population of 10,000 Persons or Fewer
Online registration for this webinar closes on October 11.

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Description:
PFAS have been all over the news recently with anxieties of high levels of drinking 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 US.

PFAS compounds currently the #1 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 do PFAS come from
  • What are health effects of PFAS
  • PFAS regulations in drinking water
  • PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems

Recommended audience includes board members, managers and operators.

This webinar is 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on October 13.
Instructor: Jim McVeigh, RCAC, Drinking Water Specialist

Jim McVeigh has more than 45 years of experience in the operation and management of water utilities.  Jim holds certifications as a Grade 5 California Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 California Water Distribution Operator, Grade 4 Hawaii Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 Hawaii Water Distribution Operator and is a Certified Environmental Trainer.  He recently retired as the senior water operations supervisor running the City of San Diego's Otay Water Treatment Plant.  Jim holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biology, a master's degree in organizational management and has extensive training in drinking water quality issues.



MEMBERSHIP:
Join AWWA and the CA-NV Section
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When
10/13/2022
Where
10:00 AM To 12:00 PM ONLINE WEBINAR
Online registration not available.

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.