by Southwest EFC | Aug 18, 2026 | PFAS, Treatment Processes
This episode focuses on the technologies used to treat PFAS. Dr. Li discusses the science behind granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration, comparing their performance, operational requirements, and cost considerations. The...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 11, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
We know you are passionate about water, but is there something else you love to do? If so, how can you tap into that to reach your community? Meet Marissa! She invites us to think “outside the tank” and to translate and share complex wastewater and water...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 9, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Funding Coordination, PFAS, Policy and Legislation, Small Water Systems
Photo by Adobe Stock To address mounting concerns over the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the nation’s drinking water, EPA adopted the nation’s first PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), effective April 2024. This...
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...
