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Article: PFAS Are Everywhere. Now What?

This article written by Steve Barnes of REGENESIS Remediation Services (RRS) and published in Water & Wastes Digest discusses what can be done about PFAS contamination now that it is likely to remain ubiquitous. The immense scope of the PFAS problem demands remedies for high-priority contaminated sites that are effective, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable. Colloidal activated carbon (CAC) treatments have demonstrated years of effectiveness in the field, including the world’s first in situ PFAS treatment achieving 100% PFAS removal (i.e., from several thousand parts per trillion to non-detect levels) for more than six years thus far.

Case Study: Cleanup Goals Met Post PetroFix Application 

Employee Spotlight: Will Clogan, RRS East Region Project Manager

Ask Will Clogan, REGENESIS Remediation Services (RRS) East Region Project Manager II, what he values most in his work and you will likely get a quick response about the importance of teamwork. That’s because there are numerous facets of his work where he routinely relies on other RRS staff to assist in making sure projects have successful outcomes. With such a large geographical territory and the responsibility of numerous projects at a given time, it is typical for Clogan to encounter a range of challenges. One, in particular, involved a site that called for installing a PRB in weathered bedrock with a large vertical interval. Naturally, teamwork played a key role in the outcome. He shares, “This particular site posed many challenges with the installation of wells and formation acceptance. Every section of the PRB threw a new challenge. RRS field staff, REGENESIS technical support, and our client collaborated daily to overcome the challenges. Eventually, the collective support and creativity allowed the team to overcome the challenges and install the PRB.”

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Article: If PFAS are Everywhere, What is the Point of Remediation? 

Information About Our Fall Webinar Series 

Client Spotlight: Joe Galemore, Sr. Vice President, Environment Services with INTERA Incorporated

Featured Webinar: A Proven Approach to Reduce Long-Term Risk on Chlorinated Solvent Sites

In this webinar, we were pleased to have special guest speaker Joel Parker, Principal Engineer at Hamp Mathews & Associates. His presentation discussed reducing long-term risk for chlorinated solvent contaminated sites including dry cleaning and industrial manufacturing sites. He was joined by Ryan Moore, Senior Technical Manager at REGENESIS. The full recording of this webinar is now available.

Featured Article: Is Superfund the Future of PFAS? 

This article published in Water & Wastes Digest discusses how PFAS contaminants are likely to be listed as hazardous substances under CERCLA, and the impact this will have on water utilities. REGENESIS provides solutions designed for groundwater and soil remediation. Its colloidal activated carbon (CAC) technology is designed to immobilize PFAS in situ at or near their source. Scott Wilson, REGENESIS President & CEO, notes that PFAS contaminants’ impact encompasses their pervasiveness, non-degrading nature and pending federally enforceable action levels for PFOA and PFOS, which will be established at “unprecedented, low concentrations.”

Upcoming Webinars in our Fall Series

REGENESIS invites you to attend the Fall Webinar Series. Throughout the fall, we will be featuring webinar events with key environmental thought leaders. Topics will cover a PFAS State of the Union, and PFAS mitigation and managing liabilities including vapor intrusion. Each webinar will provide an opportunity for questions and answers. Certificates of completion are available on request. Sign up for both webinars today!

Webinar Recording Now Available: US EPA Grant Allocation for Assessment & Remediation

Featured Article: PlumeStop Highlighted as Solution for Enhanced Attenuation of PFAS Plumes

Featured Article by Maureen Dooley, Vice President – Industrial Sector

This article published in Earth911 and written by REGENESIS Vice President – Industrial Sector, Maureen Dooley discusses PFAS contaminants, including their origin, persistence, and what is currently being done to address them. Maureen Dooley shares in the article that we contact or are surrounded by PFAS continuously, resulting in more than 98% of Americans with PFAS in their blood. One proven and highly sustainable technology to address PFAS risk involves the injection of a colloidal activated carbon (CAC) material that treats PFAS by immobilizing them in place.

REGENESIS CEO Scott Wilson Shares Approaches to Solve the PFAS Problem with The Gazette 

This article published in The Gazette discusses the ubiquitous problem of PFAS contamination in groundwater, and the steps that water treatment plants in Colorado are taking to address it. The article features expert commentary from REGENESIS President & CEO Scott Wilson, who notes the health dangers posed by the contamination and urges more action to safeguard public health. “The question is can we get rid of all this; the answer is we can’t,” Wilson said, “but let’s live with the small amounts we can live with and remediate the sources causing the problem so they don’t spread more.”

Upcoming Webinars in August and September 

REGENESIS invites you to attend our upcoming environmental webinars. Throughout the late summer and fall, we will be featuring a monthly webinar event with key environmental thought leaders. Topics will cover reducing long-term risk on chlorinated solvent sites, and US EPA grant allocation for assessment and remediation. Each webinar will provide an opportunity for questions and answers and certificates of completion are available on request. Sign up for both remaining webinars today!

Webinar Recording Now Available: Analytical Tools to Promote CVOC and PFAS Plume Stability

National Tanks Conference

9/13 – 9/15/2022 | Pittsburgh, PA

Western Groundwater Congress

9/19 – 9/21/2022 | Sacramento, CA

RemTEC & Emerging Contaminants Summit

10/4 – 10/6/2022 | Westminster, CO

AEHS East Coast Conference

10/17 – 10/22/2022 | Amherst, MA

Florida Remediation Conference

11/16 – 11/18/2022 | Orlando, FL

Featured Article: PFAS Risk and the Makeup Industry, An Interview with Maureen Dooley

Featured eBook: PlumeStop FAQs

This ebook provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about treating PFAS contamination in groundwater with colloidal activated carbon technology. Download the ebook to learn answers to the following: When treating PFAS compounds with PlumeStop, is there any destructive mechanism? What is the anticipated longevity of a PlumeStop barrier and when would reinjection be necessary for the longer term protection of downgradient wells or receptors? Does PlumeStop get spent over time and have to be replenished?

Rising Star Client Spotlight: Matthew Eckmair, Project Manager for Antea Group

While there are many aspects of Matthew Eckmair’s work he enjoys, the opportunity to combine various technologies with an array of science-based approaches stands out in particular. He begins, “What I enjoy most about my role as a project manager is having the opportunity to help our clients achieve successful solutions to their complex problems by utilizing industry-leading technologies and science-driven approaches.” Eckmair, a Project Manager for Antea Group, joined the company 8 years ago, first as a Staff Professional, before advancing to Project Professional, and then to his current position as Project Manager. In his role, he assists in proposal drafting and cost estimating, project implementation and oversight, stakeholder engagement (which includes regulatory, client, and 3rd party), business risk valuation, project lifecycle valuation and tracking, and engaging resources to execute project assignments.

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MWCC Environmental Conference

7/10 – 7/12/2022, Osage Beach, MO

Brownfields 2022 Conference

8/16 – 8/19/2022, Oklahoma City, OK

Georgia Environmental Conference

8/23 – 8/26/2022, Jekyll Island, GA

National Tanks Conference

9/13 – 9/15/2022, Pittsburgh, PA

Western Groundwater Congress

9/19 – 9/21/2022, Sacramento, CA

Case Study: New York Brownfield Site Treated for PFAS Achieves Closure

Webinar Recording Now Available: Attaining PFAS Criteria in Groundwater Predictability, Sensitivity, & Practicability

In this webinar we were pleased to have as a special guest speaker Jeff Hale, Practice Leader – Emerging Contaminants at Woodard & Curran. His presentation discussed attaining PFAS criteria in groundwater. He was joined by Dr. Kristen Thoreson, Vice President of Quality and Process Improvement at REGENESIS, who discussed the latest developments about colloidal activated carbon’s use in the remediation industry as a low-cost method of eliminating PFAS risk. The full recording of the webinar is now available here.

Upcoming Webinar: Proven Strategies for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Existing Buildings

In this webinar we are pleased to have as a special guest speaker Tracy Fajette, Business Development Manager at American Industrial Coatings. His presentation will discuss the application of Retro-Coat Vapor Intrusion Coating technology from Land Science. He will be joined by Nick Mjolsness, West Region Manager at Land Science, who will discuss how the Retro-Coat technology mitigates contaminant vapor intrusion risk for existing buildings. This webinar starts Thursday, July 14th at 11am pacific/2pm eastern.

Battelle Recap: Proven and Guaranteed Treatment of PFAS 

MWCC Environmental Conference

7/10 – 7/12/2022, Osage Beach, MO

Brownfields 2022 Conference

8/16 – 8/19/2022, Oklahoma City, OK

Georgia Environmental Conference

8/23 – 8/26/2022, Jekyll Island, GA

National Tanks Conference

9/13 – 9/15/2022, Pittsburgh, PA

Western Groundwater Congress

9/19 – 9/21/2022, Sacramento, CA

Webinar Recording Now Available: Is That Your PFAS?

Upcoming Webinar: Attaining PFAS Criteria in Groundwater Predictability, Sensitivity, & Practicability

As part of our Distinguished Speaker Series, we are pleased to have as a special guest Jeff Hale, Practice Leader – Emerging Contaminants at Woodard & Curran. His presentation will discuss attaining PFAS criteria in groundwater. He will be joined by Dr. Kristen Thoreson, Vice President of Quality and Process Improvement at REGENESIS, who will discuss the latest developments about colloidal activated carbon’s use in the remediation industry as a low-cost method of eliminating PFAS risk. This webinar starts Thursday, June 16th at 11am pacific/2pm eastern.

Webinar Recording Now Available: Innovative Remediation via PetroFix Injections and Flooding Active Tank Basins

In this webinar we were pleased to have as a special guest speaker Monica Young, Senior Project Manager at CGRS, Inc. Her presentation discussed a wide range of sites where CGRS has successfully applied PetroFix liquid carbon amendment to address petroleum hydrocarbon impacts. Application methods and results using direct push injection among other application approaches to reach Tier IV risk-based closure were also discussed. She was joined by Todd Herrington, Global PetroFix Product Manager at REGENESIS, who discussed PetroFix and new in-situ approaches it is being utilized for. The complete recording is now available here.

Case Study: PetroFix Applied to Active UST Basin, Quickly Meeting Cleanup Goals

Battelle 2022

We are pleased to announce that REGENESIS will be at the upcoming Battelle Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds on May 22-26, 2022 in Palm Springs, California. To learn more about remediation solutions for your project, visit us at booth 523; attend our platforms where we’ll be presenting and chairing sessions; and say hello to our poster presenters.

Hops & Props Event at Battelle 2022

REGENESIS invites you to break away from the Chlorinated Conference and enjoy an evening of live music featuring Flashback Heart Attack, the award-winning 80’s cover band along with local beer and private access to aviation history hosted in the Palm Springs Air Museum.

After a long week of scientific talks, platform presentations, meetings and posters, it will be time to cut loose! Live Music – Beer – Aviation – Remediation. It’s guaranteed to be a night you won’t forget. Use the link below to learn more and RSVP.

Request a Meeting Today

We are pleased to announce that REGENESIS remediation experts will be at upcoming Battelle Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds on May 22-26, 2022 in Palm Springs, California and are available to discuss a remediation solution for your site. During this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the latest information about remediation solutions, including treatment solutions for PFAS, chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater.

Webinar: PFAS in Class B Firefighting Systems

Client Spotlight: Elizabeth Denly, PFAS Initiative Leader & Chemistry Director for TRC

As PFAS Initiative Leader & Chemistry Director for TRC, a global consulting and engineering firm providing environmental solutions, Elizabeth Denly, ASQ CMQ/OE is involved in virtually every aspect of TRC’s PFAS program(s), from company-wide initiatives and strategies, to technical work with analytical laboratories and clients. She begins, “I’ve been with TRC for almost 22 years. Currently, I am responsible for leading our national PFAS initiative, working to unite TRC’s PFAS programs across the company in order to improve communication, efficiency, and delivery to our clients, and guide them with the development and implementation of creative PFAS strategies.” In addition, Denly leads a PFAS team of TRC scientists and engineers within TRC’s Center of Research and Expertise (CORE) to stay current on PFAS science and regulations.

Upcoming Webinar: Is That Your PFAS? 

In this webinar we are pleased to have as a special guest speaker Elizabeth Denly, PFAS Initiative Leader & Chemistry Director at TRC. Her presentation will discuss using forensics to identify sources of PFAS, the efficacy and limitations of using PFAS analytes as fingerprints for source identification, and the challenges of source identification due to chemical signatures from samples collected at numerous PFAS source areas. This webinar begins Tuesday, May 17th at 11am pacific/2pm eastern.

Upcoming Webinar:  Innovative Remediation via PetroFix Injections and Flooding Active Tank Basins

Battelle 2022

We are pleased to announce that REGENESIS will be at the upcoming Battelle Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds on May 22-26, 2022 in Palm Springs, California. To learn more about remediation solutions for your project, visit us at booth 523; attend our platforms where we’ll be presenting and chairing sessions; and say hello to our poster presenters.

Hops & Props Event at Battelle 2022

REGENESIS invites you to break away from the Chlorinated Conference and enjoy an evening of live music featuring Flashback Heart Attack, the award-winning 80’s cover band along with local beer and private access to aviation history hosted in the Palm Springs Air Museum.

After a long week of scientific talks, platform presentations, meetings and posters, it will be time to cut loose! Live Music – Beer – Aviation – Remediation. It’s guaranteed to be a night you won’t forget. Use the link below to learn more and RSVP.

Show of the South

5/10 - 5/13/2022, Chattanooga, TN

Joint Engineer Training Conference

5/10 - 5/12/2022, Aurora, CO

RemTech East 2022

6/1 - 6/3/2022, Niagara Falls, ON

Clemson Hydrogeology Symposium

3/30 - 4/1/2022, Anderson, SC

Global Enviro Summit

4/4 - 4/6/2022, Charlotte, NC

The Science of PFAS Conference

4/5 - 4/6/2022, Marlborough, MA

PFAS Forum II

5/2 - 5/4/2022, Tampa, FL

2022 Chlorinated Conference

5/22 - 5/26/2022, Palm Springs, CA

Case Study: PlumeStop Barrier Protects Drinking Water Supply Wells

New PFAS Resource Library

Enhanced MNA – The Future of PFAS Remediation

President and CEO, Scott Wilson published a technical article building on recent Remediation Journal articles outlining an enhanced monitored natural attenuation approach to treating PFAS contaminants. Originally shared on LinkedIn, the article discusses the future of PFAS groundwater remediation: enhanced natural attenuation. If history is a guide, the threat of “Forever Chemicals” (PFAS) spreading from industrial facilities, airports, and military bases will largely be remedied by allowing natural processes to take their course. With the enormous cost of operating inefficient pump and treat systems and the attendant generation of hazardous waste, there is every reason to believe that natural attenuation will become the “go-to” remediation strategy for this suite of contaminants as well. Download the full article below.

Client Spotlight: Elizabeth Bishop, Senior Technical Specialist at Haley & Aldrich

For Elizabeth Bishop, Senior Technical Specialist at Haley & Aldrich, Inc., working in the environmental remediation industry is especially satisfying because she gets to work with great people while simultaneously helping to preserve our planet for future generations. Bishop initially joined Haley & Aldrich as a Technical Specialist eight years ago, before being promoted to her current senior level position. In her current role with Haley & Aldrich, she designs remedies and solutions for contaminated sites, coordinates and plans the implementation, and manages or trains others to oversee or conduct the work. She adds, “I then evaluate the data as it comes in to determine the efficacy of the remedy. I look at sites holistically for natural attenuation, studying the metagenomics and geochemistry, to gain a better understanding of what is going on in the subsurface at my sites.”

Webinar on Achieving Site Closure

In this webinar we are pleased to have as a special guest speaker Lori E. Riker, P.E., Sr. Project Manager at Benchmark Civil/Environmental Engineering & Geology. Her presentation will discuss adapting a remedy to achieve site closure for a challenging, century-old, New York Brownfield site. She will be joined by Alana Miller, Northeast District Technical Manager at REGENESIS, who will share how in-situ technologies were adapted for a remedial solution at this site. This webinar begins Wednesday, March 30th at 11am pacific/2pm eastern.

AEHS West Conference

3/14 - 3/17/2022, Virtual

17th Annual EPAZ Conference

3/24 - 3/25/2022, Tempe, AZ

DCHWS East Conference

3/30 - 4/1/2022, Philadelphia, PA

Clemson Hydrogeology Symposium

3/30 - 4/1/2022, Anderson, SC

Global Enviro Summit

4/4 - 4/6/2022, Charlotte, NC

The Science of PFAS Conference

4/5 - 4/6/2022, Marlborough, MA

PFAS Forum II

5/2 - 5/4/2022, Tampa, FL

2022 Chlorinated Conference

5/22 - 5/26/2022, Palm Springs, CA

Article: Cost-Effective PFAS Treatment

Technical Article

Client Spotlight: Kristen Freiburger, Associate and Environmental Chemist at Shannon & Wilson

For Kristen Freiburger, living and working in Alaska serves as a constant reminder about the importance of her work, and the impact it can have on the state’s natural resources. Kristen begins, “I enjoy helping to locate and remove contaminants from drinking water wells and educating the public on the contaminants we are addressing. It’s extremely rewarding when you improve and close out a site.” In her current role as Associate and Environmental Chemist for Shannon & Wilson, Inc., a geotechnical and environmental engineering firm and valued REGENESIS® client, she serves as project manager for several large, high profile, public-relations based environmental projects, where private drinking-water wells have been impacted.

In-Situ PFAS Remediation at Airports 

In this webinar we were pleased to have as a special guest speaker Kristen Freiburger, Associate at Shannon & Wilson. Her presentation discussed PFAS remediation at Fairbanks International Airport, including a discussion of fate and transport of PFAS and the use of PlumeStop colloidal activated carbon. She was joined by Maureen Dooley, Vice President – Industrial Sector at REGENESIS, who discussed remediation solutions for petroleum hydrocarbons and PFAS at airport sites. The full recording is now available.

The Challenge of Remediating PFAS in Groundwater, and How to Overcome It

This article published in Water Quality Products discusses the challenges of remediating PFAS in groundwater, and approaches to overcome it. Identifying the sources of PFAS-impacted groundwater and remediating these sources is critical to maintaining safe drinking water. PFAS’s non-degrading, bioaccumulating nature has led to establishing some of the lowest cleanup levels of any groundwater contaminants — less than 10 parts per trillion in some cases — equivalent to one-half-drop in an Olympic pool. Removing the risk of a potential receptor’s PFAS exposure is the goal of all PFAS remediation.

AEHS West Conference

3/14 - 3/17/2022, Virtual

17th Annual EPAZ Conference

3/24 - 3/25/2022, Tempe, AZ

DCHWS East Conference

3/30 - 4/1/2022, Philadelphia, PA

Clemson Hydrogeology Symposium

3/30 - 4/1/2022, Anderson, SC

Global Enviro Summit

4/4 - 4/6/2022, Charlotte, NC

The Science of PFAS Conference

4/5 - 4/6/2022, Marlborough, MA

PFAS Forum II

5/2 - 5/4/2022, Tampa, FL

2022 Chlorinated Conference

5/22 - 5/26/2022, Palm Springs, CA

Article: Treating PFAS at Camp Greyling

Thirsty to know more about PFAS regulations in your state?

Client Spotlight: Sophia Dore, PhD

Like most, Senior Scientist Sophia Dore, PhD grew up reading and listening to Dr. Seuss stories. But little did she know how one story in particular would make an indelible impression on her, and eventually inspire her to pursue a career in environmental remediation. Dore begins, “When I was a young child my parents read me Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax,’ a light-hearted but cautionary tale with a critically important message that encourages us to collectively take responsibility for the stewardship of the environment. Ever since, I have always been passionate about preventing and cleaning up pollution.

Webinar Recording Now Available with Leading Emerging Contaminants Experts from GHD

In this webinar we were pleased to have as special guest speakers Ryan Thomas, PhD, Associate and Emerging Contaminants Practice Leader and Sophia Dore, PhD, Associate and Director of the Innovative Technology Group at GHD. Their presentation discussed emerging contaminants with a focus on treatability studies for PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane. They were joined by Kristen Thoreson, PhD, Vice President of Quality & Process Improvement at REGENESIS, who discussed the use of colloidal activated carbon in the remediation industry as a low-cost method of eliminating PFAS risk. The full recording is now available.

Contractor Articles Discusses Mitigating PFAS Contamination Risk for Building Development

In-Situ PFAS Remediation at Airports 

In this webinar we were pleased to have as a special guest speaker Kristen Freiburger, Associate at Shannon & Wilson. Her presentation discussed PFAS remediation at Fairbanks International Airport, including a discussion of fate and transport of PFAS and the use of PlumeStop colloidal activated carbon. She was joined by Maureen Dooley, Vice President – Industrial Sector at REGENESIS, who discussed remediation solutions for petroleum hydrocarbons and PFAS at airport sites. The full recording is now available.