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2020 2-11-20, PFAS in Mass, Hudson
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Category: Events

MWWA EDUCATION SEMINAR

PFAS in MASS:  Important Overview & Update for MA Public Water Systems

Course ID # MWWA 20-002

On December 13, 2019 MassDEP released their draft regulations to create an MCL of 20 ppt for a total of 6 Per and Poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  This seminar will provide attendees with an overview of the proposed MassDEP regulation.  The session will also provide information about the sources of the contaminants, transport into drinking water systems, sampling and analysis, and options available for treatment.  There will also be a case study of how the Town of Hudson is dealing with PFAS found in their water supply. This course is approved for 3.0 TCHs (Training Contact Hours) for MA Water Operators.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand PFAS compounds, their chemistry, sources, sampling & treatment
  • Review MassDEP proposed regulations
  • Learn about how the town of Hudson is addressing PFAS in their ground water supply.

 LOCATION:    Hudson Public Works Dept.
1 Municipal Dr., Hudson, MA 01749

DATE:             Tuesday, February 11, 2020

TIME:               8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

AGENDA 8:30  – 8:45 a.m. Registration & Introductions
  8:45 – 10:15 a.m

PFAS Overview (E. Denly)

  • Physical/Chemical Properties
  • Fate & Transport
  • Sources & Health Effects
  • Sampling & Analysis Issues
  • Water Treatment Technologies
  10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
  10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Regulatory Update (J. Pederson)
  11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Hudson, MA Case Study (E. Ryder)
  11:45 a.m. – 12:15 pm Q & A, Conclusions, Assessment, Evaluation

MWWA/UAP Members: $75  Non-Members: $135

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Participants must attend 90% of the program and complete a session evaluation form to be eligible for TCHs.  TCHs and Course Certifications will not be issued until full payment is received.

To register online, please click 2020 2-11-20, PFAS in Mass, Hudson

To mail/fax back registration, please click HERE for the event flyer.


Contact: Daniel Laprade, [email protected], 413-883-7030