At a recent meeting and training session, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association hosted a presentation on Emerging Contaminants, UCMR5 and UCMR6 and new laws and regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The presentation was led by H2M architects + engineers’ Senior Water Resources Engineer Paul J. Ponturo, P.E.

“Following the EPA’s announcement of an extension on the PFOA/PFAS requirements, all of our local water service providers want to be prepared and take a proactive approach to any emerging contaminants and potential mandates,” said NSWCA President and Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael Mazzola. “It’s important for us to plan ahead, and so we welcome these presentations regularly as they help us to stay informed and be prepared for the unexpected.”

Mr. Ponturo’s presentation focused on emerging and unregulated contaminants, such as UCMR5 and UCMR6, how water service providers can monitor for unregulated contaminants, and the next steps in science and technology to meet the potential future demands for administering safe drinking water.