Wastewater PFAS, May 16, 2024, Manistee

BEFORE YOU REGISTER ANYONE FOR THIS CLASS:

1. If you get brochures with your name on it you are in the database so DO NOT ADD yourself or create a new account. If you do not know what email address we have on file for you, call the office.

2. Each person must include their cell phone number.

Continuing Education Credits: 0.3 Wastewater Managerial

Price: Free but you MUST Pre-Register

8:00 am – Registration 

8:30 am – Emerging Contaminants
Common Terminology What are Contaminants? 

a. Perfluro and Polyfuoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
• How is PFAS Used? 

• Where is it found? 

• Exposure to PFAS 

• Health Concerns 

• GenX Chemicals 

• EPA Health Advisories 

• Reducing PFAS Exposure 

b. Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) 

• Suspected EDCs 

• The Endocrine System 

• How EDCs Disrupt the Endocrine System 

• Documented Effects in Fish 

• Speculated Effects in Humans 

• Colorado EDC Study 

9:30 am – Break 

9:40 am – Treatment Processes for Emerging Contaminants 
• Sorption 

• Biodegradation/Biosorption 

• Membrane Separation 

• Oxidation 

Treatment Technologies for Emerging Contaminants 

10:40 am – Break 

10:50 am - Sampling 

This presentation will cover proper sampling & preservation  procedures for operators. It will also cover the ammonia  distillation process using the Hach DR3900.  

12:00 pm – Class Adjourns