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Join the Tucson chapter for a talk by Matt Narter, ADEQ, on PFAS in Arizona.

All attendees must register in advance. We will turn away walk-ins! This applies to professionals and to students who are attending for free. We need to know the number of attendees in advance so we can plan accordingly. Likewise, if you sign up but later find that you cannot attend, please let us know so we can open up your spot for someone else. Please respect these ground rules… and register early to ensure that you reserve your spot.

Abstract: PFAS in Arizona

ADEQ recently completed its statewide per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling project, a proactive initiative aimed at protecting Arizona residents from emerging contaminants in drinking water. ADEQ’s initiative ensures that most of Arizona’s regulated public water systems have now been sampled for PFAS well ahead of the initial monitoring requirements deadline in the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation. Using results from this and other sampling initiatives, ADEQ is supporting mitigation efforts through technical guidance, state and federal funding, and implementation of treatment solutions. This talk will discuss the scope of PFAS impacts observed in Arizona, provide updates on the latest regulatory developments, and describe ADEQ’s strategy to meet the challenges posed by PFAS in Tucson and throughout the state.

Speaker: Dr. Matt Narter, ADEQ

Matt Narter is a senior hydrogeologist at ADEQ with experience managing state and federal environmental remediation projects. He currently works to coordinate PFAS efforts across all ADEQ programs. Matt is an Arizona registered geologist and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the UA, where he studied contaminant hydrogeology and water policy..

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Chapter News

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