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Topic: PFAS

per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

  • Retention of PFAS on Spent Filters

    Captured and Contained: Drinking Water Treatment Media Retain PFAS Beyond Their Service Life This independent study was performed by Dr. Zhi (George) Zhou from Purdue University to address critical knowledge gaps regarding the retention and long-term fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) drinking water treatment media once those…

  • Researcher identifies promising surrogate to advance PFAS testing

    Marking a major advancement in its multiyear effort to improve how the water sector manages per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Water Quality Research Foundation is funding critical research by University of British Columbia Professor Madjid Mohseni, PhD, validating surrogate parameters that can reliably predict PFAS breakthrough in water treatment technologies. A validated PFAS surrogate…

  • Study to determine most effective PFAS treatments for high-risk households

    Research to fill key knowledge gaps on the effectiveness of household water treatment systems for PFAS and other fluorinated organic compounds is under way under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Riley Mulhern of the University of Colorado Boulder. The project, funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation, will be conducted in collaboration with a…

  • Contaminant Predictions for 2026

    The WQA Podcast looks ahead, with a focus on the contaminant concerns and technical priorities shaping water treatment in 2026. In this episode, WQA Technical Affairs Director Eric Yeggy, MWS, joins host Wes Bleed to break down what water treatment professionals should be watching closely in the months ahead.

  • WQRF Summer School Webinars: What Happens to PFAS After Water Treatment?

    While many filters effectively remove PFAS from drinking water, what happens to these contaminants once the filters are discarded? We will examine the retention of PFAS in carbon, anion exchange resin, and RO membranes under simulated landfill conditions. Presenters: Dr. Angela Rodriguez, Dr. George Zhou where we’ll unpack the science!

  • WQRF Research Update: PFAS Surrogate Study

    We discuss the recently completed PFAS Surrogate Study. Dr. Madjid Mohseni will join to explain the investigation into the development of surrogate compounds that will cover multiple PFAS for product certification testing of water treatment media specific to POU/POE products. WQRF is hosting Summer School, a series of free webinars offered monthly, May through August.…

  • PFAS surrogate study nears completion

    Research into surrogate compound(s) that can be used as standards to evaluate the effectiveness of activated carbon and ion exchange technologies in removing a wide range of PFAS from drinking water has been funded by the Water Quality Research Foundation. University of British Columbia researchers will discuss their work in a July 23 webinar.

  • The Future of PFAS

  • EPA Rule on PFAS

    The Water Quality Association Podcast dives into the new PFAS regulation, featuring three WQA experts.

  • WQRF: Emerging Contaminants and WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Map 2.0 Launch Party

    The list of emerging drinking water contaminants continues to expand at a fast pace, unbridled by concentration detection limits. As the public becomes more aware of contaminants in water, presenter Richard Mest will share important information and updates regarding this class of contaminants, their nuances, and the efficacy of the ever-expanding treatment technology landscape.  The…