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PFAS Fundamentals for Water Utility Professionals: From Science to Decision-Making

PFAS Fundamentals for Water Utility Professionals: From Science to Decision-Making

October 9, 2026 Online :: Central Time

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This program delivers a comprehensive examination of PFAS in water systems, from chemical foundations and hydrogeologic behavior to treatment, regulation, and long‑term utility stewardship.

Students will learn the basics of PFAS history, chemistry, water interactions, where PFAS comes from and how plumes form. PFAS in surface water vs. groundwater, modeling and wellfield implications, sampling and analytical considerations, treatment options and residual management, and evolving regulatory frameworks will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on practical decision‑making, cost and lifecycle considerations, and connecting technical fundamentals to real‑world utility challenges.

Learning Outcomes

  • Review the history and regulatory drivers and key uses of PFAS
  • Analyze the chemical properties of PFAS
  • Assess how PFAS behave in ground and surface water systems
  • Apply and evaluate “what-if” scenarios for wellfield operations
  • Compare PFAS treatment technologies and identify considerations for selecting technologies

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Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Individual attendee(s)$ 895.00 each(early bird rate)
(price after September 25, 2026 is $ 995.00)
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility
Pack of 5 attendees$ 3,800.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after September 25, 2026 is $ 4,230.00)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 7,160.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after September 25, 2026 is $ 7,960.00)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 13,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after September 25, 2026 is $ 14,925.00)

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 04, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Agenda

Friday, October 9, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In & Welcome

8:15 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Adjourn for the day

5:15 PM

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Log In & Welcome

8:30 - 9:15 AM

PFAS Overview: History, Uses, and Regulatory Drivers

  • History and industrial/commercial uses of PFAS
  • Key compounds and classifications
  • Health concerns and basis for regulation
9:15 - 10:15 AM

PFAS Chemistry and Environmental Behavior

  • Chemical structure and properties
  • Phases, partitioning, and mass distribution
  • Sorption mechanisms and surface interactions
  • Air-water interface behavior
10:15 - 10:30 AM

Morning Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Fate and Transport in Groundwater and Surface Water Systems

  • PFAS behavior in groundwater vs. surface water
    • PFAS behavior in surface water and groundwater systems
    • PFAS in aquifers
    • Plume formation,
  • Vadose zone processes and matrix diffusion
    • Back-diffusion of PFAS from lower-permeability zones
    • Impact of soil heterogeneity and flow paths
    • Co-contaminant effects
  • Plume formation, evolution, and persistence
  • Interactions with aquifer materials and co-contaminants
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Wellfield Impacts and Transport Modeling

  • Hydraulic conductivity and well capture dynamics
  • PFAS implications for well siting and operation
  • Linking hydrogeology to utility decision-making
    • Developing “what-if” scenarios for pumpage and water quality
    • Risk assessment for potential contaminant sources
2:00 - 3:00 PM

PFAS Treatment Technologies and Residuals Management

  • Overview of treatment options
    • Granular activated carbon (GAC)_
    • Ion exchange (IX) resins
    • High-pressure membranes (RO/NF)
    • Emerging technologies
  • Treatment selection considerations and limitations
  • Residuals handling and disposal challenges
  • Integration with existing infrastructure
3:00 - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Break

3:15 - 4:00 PM

Monitoring, Sampling, and Analytical Considerations

  • Sampling protocols and data quality assurance
  • Analytical methods and detection limits
  • Mixtures, hazard index, and cumulative risk considerations
  • Long-term monitoring strategies
4:00 - 4:45 PM

Utility Management Strategies and Decision Frameworks

  • Source identification and source control
  • Blending and alternative supply strategies
  • Cost, O&M, and lifecycle considerations
  • Infrastructure impacts
    • Distribution systems
    • Storage
4:45 - 5:15 PM

Communication, Regulatory Outlook, and Long-Term Stewardship

  • Public communication and risk messaging
  • Regulatory timelines and evolving guidance
  • Emerging PFAS compounds and future considerations
  • Building a long-term PFAS management strategy
  • Overview of current and emerging regulatory frameworks

Instructor

Sonny Miller

Maintenance Project Manager

Rancho California Water District

Sonny Miller is an industrial automation specialist and has over 20 years’ experience in the electrical systems and control systems disciplines. Sonny is currently a manager in operations for Rancho California Water District in Temecula California. Sonny has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, a PMP (Project Management Professional), a Water Distribution 2 certification and Treatment 2 certification from the state of California. Sonny also has an Infrastructure Protection certification from Texas A&M and a CSSA (Certified SCADA Security Architect) from Infosec. The last two deal with physical and cyber-security. Sonny’s career specialty is solving real world problems through technology and automation with a more recent focus on cyber-security for OT (Operations Technology).

Sonny spent the first part of his career in manufacturing and he has worked in just about every type of manufacturing facility to include aerospace, food, wood-working, stone-working and medical device. Sonny has worked with large and small companies on electrification projects and various types of control systems/automation projects. For the last nine years Sonny has worked for a water district in southern California called Rancho California Water District. He started his water career in water in the Electrical Services department working on MCC’s, VFD’s, PLC’s, various field telemetry and the SCADA system. In 2018 Sonny took over as the Electrical Services Supervisor for Rancho Water and in 2023 Sonny was promoted to management position. In his time at Rancho California Water District, he has designed and implemented many automation projects including working with USGS to automate water flows at a site to meet legal requirements, a new SCADA system, automating surge tanks to save staff eight to ten days a month and a new automated well sounding system.

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CPEs

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 8.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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