by Southwest EFC | Jun 9, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, PFAS, Small Water Systems
Episode Summary: PFAS are increasingly being detected in drinking water systems across the country. In this episode, Dr. Li explains what PFAS are, how they enter our water supplies, current regulations, risks to communities and private well owners as well as...
by Sami Stroud | Nov 10, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Image created using the Grok AI image generator, courtesy of Mike Rivera, SW EFC. Introduction: New EPA Regulations Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a class of durable, synthetic chemicals linked to adverse health outcomes. Their persistence in the...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 29, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serve many of our country’s towns and rural communities. With few staff, limited resources, and rising regulatory expectations, WWTPs are constantly asked to do more with less. The challenge is becoming more...
by Sami Stroud | Oct 15, 2025 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Clare Pace, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral researcher for the University of California, Berkeley Water Equity Science Shop (WESS). Dr. Pace shares insights about PFAS for small and rural water systems. Starting with the basics, we discuss...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 20, 2024 | PFAS, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
PFAS in our drinking water are a growing concern. But what are they? And where do they come...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
First Impressions Prior to the start of my internship at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC), I had never even heard of the term ‘PFAS’. However, a bit of research on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances revealed an alarming issue that I was...
