PFAS: What the lab needs to know

PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances) are a growing concern for humans and the environment. These chemical substances are extremely persistent and are found worldwide in soil, air and water. PFAS are also increasingly found in drinking water sources. But how do you, as a laboratory, determine which PFAS should be monitored, and which measurement methods and detection limits are appropriate? In this seminar you will get an overview of the latest developments, challenges and research results within the drinking water sector. The topics discussed include analysis techniques, standards and the interpretation of measurement data. This session is relevant for laboratory staff, policy advisors and technological partners involved in the monitoring and safety of drinking water.

Developments, bottlenecks and research into PFAS within the drinking water sector

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are used in many different products such as non-stick coatings, rainwear, cosmetics, fire-fighting foam. PFAS are very stable and are not or hardly broken down in the environment. As a result, the substances are now found in the air, soil and water. Even in places that are far away from PFAS-emitting factories. But 'PFAS' is a collective name for millions of different substances. How do you, as a drinking water laboratory, determine which PFAS are relevant to measure? How can you measure them and with which measurement limit? I would like to take you through the recent developments, bottlenecks and research into PFAS within the drinking water sector.

Speaker: Dowine de Bruijn – Vitens

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