The impacts of PFAS on public health and the environment continue to be researched, while at the same time state & federal authorities are taking action to regulate these chemicals. Many drinking water utilities are being forced to shut down traditional sources of supply and fast-track new treatment projects and/or convert to more expensive sources of water. What lies ahead for sampling & testing our water supplies and treating our drinking water?

Some topics covered in this session will be:

• Sampling & Testing for groundwater and surface water sources
• Treatability Analysis of various PFAS contaminants
• Available Treatment Technologies
• Optimum Treatment Process Selection
• Successful Project Implementation

Presenter:

Alan G. LeBlanc, P.E., BCEE

Mr. LeBlanc is a Senior Vice President and Drinking Water Treatment Discipline Leader with CDM Smith. He has 28 years of experience in the planning and implementation of drinking water treatment projects across the United States. Al has led PFAS study, design, and construction projects for twenty drinking water supply facilities in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and several other states in the Midwest and western US. Mr. LeBlanc received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, a Master of Engineering degree from Colorado State University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in ten states. A married father of 21- and 19-year-old sons, he is active in several professional associations, and served for eight years as Chair of the New England Water Works Association Filtration Committee.