On June 19, Penn State Extension will hold a webinar on Testing Emerging Contaminant Mixtures In PA Private Wells from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

The prevalence of emerging contaminants like PFAS, PPCPs, and pesticides in drinking water is a growing concern. Despite serving millions, private wells receive limited attention.

This webinar will discuss findings from recent monitoring of 70 wells in Pennsylvania.

This study evaluated potential links between occurrence of CECs in drinking water from private wells and corresponding toxicological impacts.

By partnering with the Pennsylvania Master Well Owner Network (MWON), water samples were collected from 70 private wells across PA and analyzed for a suite of PFAS, PPCPs, and pesticides.

To assess the potential ecological and human-health impacts of the detected compounds a wide range of cell-based bioassays as well as exposure-activity ratio (EAR) and Toxicological Prioritization index (ToxPi) was used prioritizing CECs, sites, and hazard concerns in these water samples.

Who is this for?

-- Private water system (wells and springs) owners or users

-- Anyone interested in private water systems

-- Anyone interested in water resources and emerging contaminants

What will you learn?

-- Research findings from private well monitoring in Pennsylvania

-- Opportunity for questions and discussion

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension webpage for information on many other educational opportunities.

Related Articles - Watersheds:

-- Call For Presentation Proposals: PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 22-24 In State College  [PaEN]

-- PA Assn. Of Conservation Districts Awarded Nearly $37,000 To Support 21 District Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Projects  [PaEN]

-- North Branch Land Trust Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water And Environment Grant [PaEN]

-- Lancaster County Master Watershed Stewards Host June 27 Swarr Run Stream Restoration Workshop  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Hosts June 19 Webinar On Testing Emerging Contaminant Mixtures In PA Private Wells  [PaEN]

-- ClearWater Conservancy Kicks Off 8th Season Of Centre Outdoors Offering Free Guided Group Outings Starting June 2 Thru October In Centre County  [PaEN]

-- Help Wanted: Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay - Executive Director  [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- PA Capital-Star: Federal Farm Bill Advances From US House Committee But Faces Tough Row To Hoe

-- Politics PA: PA Cong. Thompson Unveils Federal Farm Bill Text

-- PA Capital-Star: Federal Farm Bill Text Released In US House, Setting Up Fight With US Senate

-- Evangelical Environmental Network Applauds PA Cong. Thompson For Proposed Federal Farm Bill Investment In Conservation, Encouraging Dedicated Support For Climate-Focused Practices

-- USDA NRCS Celebrate American Wetlands Month - Nature’s Conservation Superheros

-- Spotlight PA: PA State Government Refuses To Pay Local Stormwater Fees, Bill Would Force It To

-- WHYY BillyPenn: Inside The Century-Long Effort To Protect The Wissahickon In Philadelphia

-- Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: 125 PA Trout Streams Deserve A Conservation Status

-- PennLive: Federal Funding For Paxton Creek Redesign Will Help Replace Sewer Lines, Reduce Flooding In Dauphin County

-- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Harrisburg’s Paxton Creek Flooding Problem Is Target Of $1.25 Million In Grants

-- LancasterOnline: Tour Of Swarr Run To Showcase Stream Restoration Techniques

-- Wilkes-Barre Times: Lacawac Sanctuary Receives Grant For Environmental Stewardship Institute

-- Reading Eagle: Reading’s New Baer Park Rain Garden, Splash Pads Dedicated

-- Wildlife Leadership Academy: First Class Of Students Complete Stepping Stones Fly Fishing Program

-- Beaver County Times Guest Essay: Why RiverWise Is Paying High School Students To Learn About The County In Summer Sustainability Institute - By Daniel Rossi-Keen

-- WNEP: PA American Water Issues Warning On High Manganese Levels, Mixing Baby Formula In Monroe County

-- Republican Herald: Frackville Law Office Provides Legal Representation To Clients Exposed To Cancer-Causing PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

-- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: Will The Schuylkill River Ever Be Clean Enough To Swim In?  A City Group Hopes So

-- Altoona Mirror Letter: Rutters Needs To Be Environment Friendly; Protect Old Crow Wetlands Area In Huntingdon County

-- Erie Times: Erie’s Harmful Algal Bloom Season Could Arrive Soon

[Posted: May 20, 2024]

5/27/2024