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2021 February EPAZ Webinar: PFAS
Thursday, February 11, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST
Category: Webinars

February

2021

Monthly Meeting via WEBINAR

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February 11, 2021

 

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March 11 - Monthly Meeting, "Air Quality Update," Richard Sumner, Maricopa County

April 8 - Monthly Meeting, "50 Years of Conservation in Arizona," Daniel Stellar, Nature Conservancy of Arizona

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Tucson Electric Power, Principal Chemical or Environmental Engineer

ADEQ, Unit Manager - Community Liaison

Veolia, Technical Service Representative

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

12:00 to 1:00 PM WEBINAR Presentation

Tucson’s Source Water Evaluation of PFAS

Presented by Jeff Biggs, Administrator – Source Water Division, Tucson Water
 

Scientific research has indicated that exposure to certain contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) pose risks to human health.  To respond to these potential health concerns, Tucson Water established the Sentry Program in 2008. The Sentry Program has detected trace levels of CECs at several strategic locations within in the drinking water system. Tucson Water has been tracking annual sampling results within their potable and reclaimed water systems to proactively identify and address potential CECs contamination issues.

Tucson Water first became aware of PFAS detections within its system in 2009. The PFOA/PFOS detections from 2009-2016 were well below the provisional Health Advisory (HA) established by the EPA in 2009. The HA was set for PFOS concentration not to exceed 200 ppt and PFOA concentration not to exceed 400 ppt. EPA revised the HA in May, 2016 to PFOA+PFOS not to exceed 70 ppt. Tucson Water  began the process of systematically evaluating its potable and reclaimed systems for PFAS impacts.  Tucson Water staff took many proactive steps to ensure our customers would not be adversely impacted by PFAS in their drinking water.

This presentation will illustrate efforts taken by Tucson Water to mitigate PFAS contamination within the Tucson Water potable and reclaimed water systems.e.

Jeff has over 40 years of experience in the water profession, including being a certified Water Treatment & Water Distribution Operator. Currently Administrator of the Source Water Division, Jeff’s experience includes water treatment and quality, water resource management, public outreach, intergovernmental affairs, and research. Jeff also has extensive management experience, is a member of numerous Boards and committees and received the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Missouri Section 1993 Meritorious Operator Award, the Arizona Public Works Association 2016 Outstanding Public Works Employee Award, is an AWWA Life Member and a recipient of the Water for People Kenneth J. Miller Founder’s Award.

Jeff is an avid golfer and was the Chair of the Southern Arizona Golf Classic for fifteen years, which raised over $410,000 for Water for People. Water for People is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that focus on long-lasting, safe drinking water and improved sanitation for developing countries. 

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