Call for Papers

Fate of PFAS: From Groundwater to Tap Water (#5010)

Westerville , OH
June 21-22, 2022

This National Ground Water Association (NGWA) conference focuses on the fate and transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated sites through groundwater and other environmental media to drinking water systems. The chemistry and environmental behavior of PFAS, combined with regulatory changes and toxicological uncertainties, create significant challenges for project planning, risk communication, and programmatic management. Nonetheless, much has been learned about how to address the challenges of PFAS both with respect to its unique physico-chemical properties, as well as applying knowledge gained from legacy contaminant sites. The conference provides an opportunity to share lessons learned and present state-of-the-practice in scientific and management approaches to addressing this high-profile and rapidly evolving issue. Abstracts are solicited on these general topics:

• Toxicology, Regulations and Risk Management
• Beyond litigation: orchestrating broad-based programs for cleanup and management
• Global perspectives on contribution vs. risk  
• PFAS toxicology as related to various regulatory approaches
• Risks of PFAS compared to other toxic substances in groundwater 

• Site Investigation
• Fate and transport complexities issues
• Field techniques and innovation
• PFAS chemical forensics to identify different/multiple sources of PFAS contamination in groundwater plumes
• Role and impact of precursors 

• Remediation
• In situ treatment of PFAS in groundwater vs. above ground treatment for drinking water, including cost 
• State actions progressing from monitoring and sampling to treatment and management

Abstracts are due through NGWA's electronic systems by 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, January 31, 2022 and must be submitted in sentence form and without bullet points on our website.

Titles should be limited to 100 characters or less and abstracts should be limited to 300 words or less.

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4. Confirmation

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