Understanding PFAS in Private Water Systems
- Length
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
Pennsylvania private well owners are invited to attend this informative workshop on testing for PFAS in their water supply. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—often referred to as "forever chemicals"—have been widely used in industrial and household products and persist in the environment, where they have been detected in soil, surface water, and groundwater. Participants will gain a better understanding of how PFAS move through the environment, potential pathways for human exposure, and available testing and monitoring resources for private water supplies. The workshop will also cover how to interpret test results, explore management options, and review current scientific research and regulatory developments related to PFAS.
The free one-hour workshop provides a complimentary water test for private water supply users valued at approximately $300.
Participants must meet the following requirements to qualify for free water testing:
- Register and attend the live educational event.
- Reside at a primary residence (not a camp or summer home) with a private water supply, such as a well, spring, or cistern.
Only one test is permitted per household. Participants must collect water samples and return them to a designated drop-off location within a few days of the event for analysis by an accredited laboratory. Testing and seating are limited; please register only if you can attend and complete the water testing process.
Funding for this program was made possible by the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Building initiative (Grant #1NUE1EH001414-01-00) and support from the Master Well Owner Network grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
This event is free to participants and made possible through grant funding.
Space is limited - preregistration is required.
- Residents of Pennsylvania with a private water supply (well, spring, or cistern)
- What PFAS are and their common sources in the environmentÂ
- How to test for and monitor PFAS in private water suppliesÂ
- Treatment options for reducing PFAS in drinking water
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