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What’s happening next? Emerging contaminants, new PFAS and beyond

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In this webinar, co-hosted with the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), panelists discussed the growing concern over emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS and microplastics, and their impact on water quality.

For several years, much of the drinking water industry has been focused on addressing new regulations and customer expectations associated with lead and PFAS. As most utilities come to grips with plans to address these water quality issues, the question is what is next? What contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) should utilities be preparing for? The panelists discuss how they are actively preparing for the next wave of CECs.

What's happening next: emerging contaminants, new PFAS, and beyond

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Speakers: 

  • Melissa Olenick, Operations Manager and Safety Coordinator at Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency

  • Chaise Holmgren, Assistant Director of Water Treatment at Dallas Water Utilities

Meet the panelists

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Ji Im

Environmental Engineer

Ji specializes in drinking water treatment projects for municipal clients and has worked on numerous PFAS treatment studies and design and construction projects in the Northeast.

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Mark White

Senior Environmental Engineer

Mark has extensive experience in water treatment facility planning, design and upgrades, with expertise in membrane technology and project management.

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