Free webinar on PFAS chemicals set for Wednesday

HYANNIS — The University of Rhode Island STEEP Superfund Research Program Center is organizing a virtual conversation on PFAS presence in U.S. drinking water, including on Cape Cod.

The one-hour virtual event, which starts at noon on Wednesday, is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Join STEEP scientists and town officials to learn how the Cape is addressing contamination, what the new state regulations mean for water utilities and what private well owners can do to reduce their exposures.

PFAS are a class of harmful chemicals that are widely used in consumer products and in firefighting foams and water-resistant products. They have been linked with a number of health problems.

The Cape is far from alone in grappling with PFAS. Hundreds of communities across the country have been affected by contaminated drinking water in what has become a national public health crisis.

The STEEP virtual event is part of a new monthly webinar series to support not only Cape Cod but also affected communities nationwide, by sharing information and offering solutions so that communities can better protect themselves.

Future topics will include how PFAS affect human health, in particular the chemicals' effects on the immune system and susceptibility to COVID-19, and tackling the source of the problem through safer chemicals and products.

To register for the webinar, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-pfas-webinar-series-drinking-water-tickets-135699475785

“Let’s Talk About PFAS”—February 3rd webinar on PFAS chemicals in Cape Cod drinking water

About this Event

“Let’s Talk About PFAS” is a new monthly speaker series to help communities address contamination and reduce exposures

The first "Let's Talk About PFAS" webinar will focus on the presence of PFAS in U.S. drinking water, including on Cape Cod.

PFAS are a class of harmful chemicals that are widely-used in consumer products and in firefighting foams and have been linked with a number of health problems

Join STEEP scientists and town water officials to learn how Cape Cod is addressing contamination, what the new state regulations mean for water utilities, and what private well owners can do to reduce their exposures.

Learn more at: https://web.uri.edu/steep/