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Sampling and Analytical Considerations for National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS

May 7, 2024

Course Description:

On or around April 24, 2024 EPA will publish a rule that was finalized on April 10,2024 to regulate 6 perfluoro alkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This rule will affect close to 50,000 water systems in the US. This course will review the proposed sampling and analytical requirements in detail, including:

  1. The analytes to be regulated and their Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL)
  2. The relationship of the laboratory PQL and the MCL, and related terms like MRL. DL, and LCMRL:
  3. Special sampling considerations,
  4. The analytical methods to be used,
  5. The frequency of monitoring for various Public Water Systems (PWS).
  6. The proficiency testing requirements,
  7. The reporting requirements, including options for averaging results.
  8. The implementation schedule.
  9. Projected costs to Public Water Systems

Expected Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn how to read an EPA final rule, including the difference between the Preamble, the Regulatory Text, and the Docket.
  • Gain an understanding of the makeup and health risks of these "forever chemicals."
  • Know the monitoring frequency based on the size of your PWS.
  • Know the proposed MCL and how to calculate a Hazard Index.
  • Know how to average results.
  • Know how to report results below the "Practical Quantitation Limit.
  • Know which methods to be used.
  • Understand "trigger levels" that can be used to reduce monitoring.
  • Know how to use any existing data.

Intended Audience:

  • Accreditation Bodies, Assessors, Internal Auditors, Wastewater Facilities, Quality Managers, Laboratory Managers

Cost:

$45 per person for TNI members
$50 per person for TNI non-members
$200 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI members
$225 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI non-members

 


No certificates are automatically provided with this training. A Certificate of Completion (CoC) ($30 per person) or Certificate of Attendance (CoA) ($20 per person) may be purchased during or after registration or webcast purchase. A passing score of at least 70% must be received on the exam in order to receive CEUs and a CoC. Scores of less than 70% will receive a Certificate of Attendance at no reduced fee. For a CoA you will not need to take the quiz and you will not receive CEUs. To receive your certificate, contact Paul Junio at [email protected] with date of purchase and date of training completion. See FAQs for additional information.

Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Tuesday 7th May 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Length:
2 hours

CEUs: 0.2

Presented By:


Jerry Parr

About the Presenter:
Jerry Parr is the Principal Scientist with Catalyst Information Resources, a company focused on providing current relevant information on environmental laboratory issues. He also serves as the Executive Director for The NELAC Institute, serves on the Advisory Board for the Environmental Laboratory Washington Report, and is the conference organizer for the National Environmental Monitoring Conference. He has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and has 40 years of experience in environmental analytical chemistry.



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