Plenary Session: PFAS: When the Word Becomes Reality

You live in a community with a groundwater-sourced public water system. The local news breaks the story that the water supply has extremely high levels of PFAS. The ramifications of such a situation expand beyond those whose water supply is now compromised. Locals with wells, but not drawing from the affected “water supply” have questions; local news media have questions, regulators scramble for information and solutions, and groundwater consultants collect and analyze data to provide meaningful guidance. All of this occurs while the clock is ticking. A consultant, contractor, and regulator will share the role of each as a responsible citizen and groundwater professional in this real-world scenario.