PFAS and other emerging contaminants are in the news nearly every day. Risk of exposure to PFAS in drinking water has historically been the largest concern for regulators and the public. Recently, bans on PFAS-containing products such as carpets, plastic bags, and food containers are being proposed and/or adopted by cities and states. Often these proposed bans are for “all” PFAS, nearly 10,000 individual compounds, which may have no toxicological data available and include PFAS deemed “safe” for use in water filtration equipment and medical devices. Striking a balance regarding decisions on PFAS risk is challenging due to the complex science and strong emotions surrounding public health and welfare.
This EBC Emerging Contaminants Webinar is designed to inform attendants about how science-based exposure risks and resulting regulations are determined and the assumptions used in these calculations. Differing exposure scenarios to environmental media will also be presented. We will also present lessons learned regarding risk communication, including strategies and methods that have successfully related the complex issues surrounding PFAS in public forums.
A robust panel discussion with the audience will conclude the webinar.
General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (2.5 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar.
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