Description: PFAS regulations are rapidly evolving at the federal and state levels, creating new compliance challenges and financial pressures for water systems across the country. Small and mid-sized utilities, in particular, must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while managing limited resources. Understanding what’s required now – and what’s on the horizon – is critical to protecting both public health and system sustainability.

This one-hour webinar will break down the current PFAS regulatory framework, highlight key compliance risks and monitoring requirements, and explore practical, cost-effective strategies for managing PFAS-related obligations. The session is designed for utility managers, public works directors, finance and grant administrators, and organizations focused on safe drinking water who are looking to stay informed on regulatory developments and plan effectively for the future.

Learning Objectives:

• Review current and evolving PFAS regulations impacting small water systems
• Identify compliance risks and monitoring requirements
• Evaluate practical, cost-effective for managing PFAS-related obligations

Presenters:

• Carolyn Berndt, Legislative Director for Sustainability on the Federal Advocacy team at the National League of Cities (NLC)
• Charlotte Mitchell, Associate Legislative Director for Environment, Energy and Land Use policy at National Association of Counties (NACo)
• Alexis Lan, Physical Scientist and Policy Analyst in the Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend: 

• Utility managers and supervisors at community water systems

• Public works directors in small municipalities

• Finance and grant administrators managing infrastructure funding

• Nonprofit and advocacy groups focused on safe drinking water

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