[SEMCO] “Let’s Talk About PFAS: The Case of the Missing Contaminants” -- STEEP webinar on Wed. 6/23 at noon

[Laurel Schaider]

Join the University of Rhode Island STEEP Superfund Research Program Center
for another installment of the “Let’s Talk About PFAS” webinar series.
STEEP scientists will discuss recent efforts to track down harmful PFAS
chemicals in the environment, including a new study in which researchers
uncovered large quantities of previously undetected PFAS from firefighting
foams and other unknown sources in six watersheds on Cape Cod. The
findings, which were published in the journal Environmental Science &
Technology, raise concerns about the potential impact on drinking water
quality and human health. PFAS have been linked with a number of health
effects including cancer. Since current federal and state testing methods
only test for a limited number of PFAS, they may be underestimating the
true extent of contamination in the environment.

The virtual event is free and open to the public. Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-pfas-the-case-of-the-missing-contaminants-tickets-156931003857
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WHAT: “Let’s Talk About PFAS: The Case of the Missing Contaminants” –
webinar organized by the STEEP Superfund Research Program Center and hosted
by the Town of Barnstable. Speaker presentations followed by Q&A with the
public.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

WHO: Program and Speakers:

Welcome remarks:
  * Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
and Cape Cod Outreach Coordinator, Silent Spring Institute
  * Mark Ells, Town Manager, Town of Barnstable, Cape Cod

Presentations:
  * Denis LeBlanc, Research Hydrologist, New England Water Science Center
of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
  * Bridger Ruyle, PhD candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering,
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

STEEP private well study update:
  * Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist, Silent Spring Institute
  * Alyson McCann, Water Quality Program Coordinator, College of
Environment and Life Sciences, University of Rhode Island

Q&A
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Laurel Schaider, PhD
Senior Scientist
Silent Spring Institute

*Leading environmental health research to identify opportunities for
prevention*320 Nevada Street, Suite 302
Newton, MA 02460
(617) 332-4288 ext 224
www.silentspring.org
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