As the transition continues, it’s still uncertain what stance the new administration will take on PFAS. However, things should start to clear up as the U.S. EPA begins to take action on plans temporarily stalled under the Regulatory Freeze Pending Review. In this month’s PFAS News and Views, we look at what the future holds for […]
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Pace® has been testing biota (plant and animal tissue) for various pollutants for years. Recently, we’ve seen an increasing number of requests to analyze PFAS levels in biota. Since this topic is relatively new for many in our PFAS-oriented audience, we recently conducted an online webinar to cover some basics. I’ll share highlights from that
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, otherwise known as PFAS, have become a frequent topic of discussion for water treatment and resource managers. This article examines the often-overlooked role stormwater runoff plays in propagating the PFAS problem. What Are PFAS? PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as resistance to
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On February 14th, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, along with other leaders of ASTM subcommittee F15.81 on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, held a webinar discussing the what, why, and how of quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products. Among many topics, the team addressed the challenge created by the varying definitions of PFAS used by the
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As the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to deliver on the commitments remaining in the 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, we’re expecting to see many new proposals and tying up of loose ends. At the same time, states and other entities are also focusing on PFAS, so we expect plenty of PFAS action at that
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Feb. 2, 2024 – Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, it’s tempting to look back at 2023 and call it the “Year of PFAS.” After all, a lot happened in the last twelve months. Here are just a few of the actions worth noting: Thousands of public water systems across the country began
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Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to attend our live webinar on PFAS Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327. We received some great questions during the webinar and after, so we thought we would share the answers to some of them here. If you missed the webinar, you can still catch it on-demand. Watch: A
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It seems we are all waiting and watching for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish its final rule on PFAS in drinking water. The agency said they expected to publish in February of 2024. However, at a recent gathering in Eau Claire, WI, EPA Administrator Michael Reagan said the agency is committed to finalizing
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The science of PFAS analysis has long needed a standardized, validated test method for non-potable liquids and solids. Once finalized and promulgated, Draft Method 1633 promises to be the solution we’ve been waiting for. Or does it? Those of you who attended our deep dive into the 3rd Draft of Draft Method 1633 are well aware of some
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December 2023 Many of our recent discussions around PFAS testing options involve Draft Method 1633. The most recent version, Draft 4, was published in June of 2023 and is considered “final” for wastewater, surface water, and groundwater. The EPA forecasts that the method will be finalized this December, 2023. Draft Method 1633 was a step