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PFAS inventory and source identification: Finding where PFAS enters collection systems
Karoline Qasem
When PFAS sampling results come back, many wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) managers have the same reaction. That's because the numbers confirm what they already expect: PFAS are present. Sampling is...
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Why an Emergency Response Plan matters for public utilities
Tim Chan
An ERP outlines the strategies, procedures and resources a utility uses to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies that could affect the safety and reliability of drinking water. The...
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PFAS inventory: The critical link between monitoring and reduction in Illinois NPDES permits
Karoline Qasem
As Illinois wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) navigate new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, requirements under updated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, o...
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A new era in NPDES permitting: What PFAS means for Illinois wastewater facilities
Karoline Qasem
They're often called forever chemicals – and unfortunately, the name fits. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human‑made chemicals designed to resist heat, water and oil. ...
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PFAS sampling procedures
Philip Simonton
They're all around us – in the pans we use for cooking, the pizza box that delivers our dinner and even the dental floss we use on our teeth. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – better kno...
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A practical guide to environmental monitoring for landfills
Jake Piske
Landfills operate under strict state and federal rules designed to protect groundwater, surface water and nearby communities. Meeting those requirements takes consistent sampling, precise reporting an...
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The value of securing No Further Remediation letters in Illinois
Tony Guajardo
Deciding how to address an environmentally challenged property can seem daunting without the proper support. But finding environmental consultants to guide you through the process can help make the pr...
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