June 24 - 25, 2020, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days)
California State Water Resources Control Board - Sacramento, CA
Live Interactive Online Training
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Please note: This course is full. Registration was open to all California State Water Resources Control Board staff. Please contact the Training Academy to get placed on the waiting list or contact us to request additional training.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) transport, fate, and remediation. PFAS have been in use since the 1940s, are highly toxic, resist degradation, and are becoming increasingly regulated. The training begins with a review of PFAS sources, toxicity, and the common forms detected in the environment including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), newer GenX related chemicals including hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) dimer acid, and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). The course then focuses on more advanced topics including PFAS transport and fate, site characterization methods, and effective remediation strategies. Common PFAS site types and regulatory status will also be discussed.
Course Topics
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PFAS 101 - The Basics
• What Are PFAS?
• Precursors and Degradates
• Acronyms and Naming Conventions
• Production History and Usage Trends
• Replacement Chemistry
• Sources and Modes of Release
• Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
• Detections in the Environment
• Toxicity and Health Effects
Physical and Chemical Properties
• Physical Properties of PFAS
• Fluorine Characteristics
• Carbon-Fluorine Bonds
• Acidic, Anionic, and Cationic Forms
• Acid Disassociation Constants
• Thermal and Chemical Stabilities
• Solubilities
• Organic Carbon Partitioning
• Vapor Pressures
• Henry's Law Partitioning
• Octanol-Water Partitioning
• Bioconcentration Factors
PFAS Transport and Fate in Air, Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater
• Partitioning
• Advection, Dispersion, and Diffusion
• Deposition
• Leaching
• Micelle Formation
• Abiotic Transformation
• Biotransformation
• PFAS Degradates
• Bioaccumulation
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Site Characterization for PFAS
• Investigation Strategies
• Source Identification
• Sampling Approaches and Precautions
• Selecting PFAS Analytes
• Analytical Methods
• Air, Soil, and Water Framework
• Data Evaluation
• Qualitative Analysis
• Exposure Pathways & Risk Assessment
• Conceptual Site Model Development
Soil Remediation Technologies
• Excavation and Off-Site Destruction • Stabilization
• Thermal Desorption
• Capping
Water Remediation Technologies
• Aluminum Hydroxide
• Granular Activated Carbon and Biochar
• Modified Clay
• Anion Exchange Resins
• Bioremediation
• Chemical Oxidation
• Chemical Reduction
• Sonochemical Treatment
• Reverse Osmosis
• Nanofiltration
• Precipitation/Flocculation
PFAS Regulation and Guidance
• WA PFAS Chemical Action Plan
• EPA's Regulatory Approach and Status
• Technical Guidance and Resources
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental agency staff, consultants, engineers, and site managers seeking an improved understanding of PFAS science, assessment, and remediation.
Education Level: Introductory to advanced. General principles, current research, and advanced topics are presented to ensure all levels benefit from attending.
Course Materials: Course proceedings, worksheets, and reference material.
Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.
Registration: This course is open to California State Water Resources Control Board staff only. Please register internally with the Training Academy.
About the Instructor: Erick McWayne has twenty-five years of professional experience in environmental quality management and teaching related courses. As a consultant, he managed contaminated surface water, soil, and groundwater projects for the Department of Defense and other clients. He currently provides consulting support to environmental projects and teaches courses in environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, transport and fate, remediation, and water quality management with the University of California Davis and the National Environmental Management Academy.
