Dr. Mark Brusseau as the Keynote Speaker at NGWA Conference
April 17, 2024
Dr. Mark Brusseau, University of Arizona Superfund Research Center (UA SRC) investigator, presented the keynote address at the recent National Groundwater Association (NGWA) per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) conference in Tucson. The conference, “Groundwater in the PFAS Era: Stressors, Protection, and Compliance,” took place in Tucson, Ariz., on April 16 and 17, 2024.
Dr. Brusseau’s research is focused on developing a fundamental understanding of the factors and processes influencing the transport and fate of contaminants in the subsurface. He is also interested in the development and evaluation of innovative subsurface characterization and remediation technologies, and the evaluation of risks posed to human health by contamination.
His research integrates mechanistic, laboratory-based experimentation, site-specific field-based investigation, and the development and application of mathematical modeling. His research projects span and integrate multiple spatial scales, from the pore scale to the basin scale.
The chemistry and environmental behavior of PFAS, combined with recent and proposed regulatory actions and toxicological uncertainties, create significant challenges for groundwater management and protection. This NGWA conference provided a forum to share the best science and state-of-the-practice approaches to address PFAS contamination while maintaining groundwater’s essential roles for drinking water, agriculture, environmental, and other purposes.
For more information, go to:
https://www.ngwa.org/detail/event/2024/04/16/default-calendar/24apr5010