Course Summary
Recently, a generic class of chemical compounds referred to as “emerging contaminants” has drawn increased attention from regulators. One government agency has defined emerging contaminants as “any synthetic or naturally occurring chemical or any microorganism that is not commonly monitored in the environment but has the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse ecological and(or) human health effects” (emphasis added).
This presentation will discuss two emerging contaminants -- 1,4-dioxane, and the family of compounds known collectively as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) – and investigation and remediation approaches available to address these complicated compounds which, if present, are not effectively treated using conventional technologies.
1 CLE Credit
