
PFAS Drinking Water EnviroWorkshop
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
0.4 CEU WT, 4 PDH
NEW DATE! As PFAS concerns continue to impact drinking water systems across Iowa and the Midwest, this workshop will provide timely insights into the regulatory landscape, treatment solutions, and real-world case studies shaping the industry today. Environmental professionals will gain practical knowledge on addressing PFAS challenges from detection through long-term treatment implementation.
Thanks to the EnviroWorkshop sponsors, there is no charge to attend. You will receive a hot buffet lunch and a certificate for 4 PDHs (0.4 CEUs) at the end of the workshop.
Agenda
11:00 – Registration, buffet lunch, and networking with exhibitors
11:45 – Welcome from Josh Bowman, EnviroWorkshops
12:00 – Short Term & Long Term Challenges – Addressing PFAS Contamination in West Des Moines – Christina A. Murphy, PE, West Des Moines Water Works
12:40 – PFAS: What to Do Before You Do It – Phil Farina, Clear Creek Systems
1:30 PM – Coffee Break
1:50 – Custom Designing Activated Carbons for PFAS Capture – Dr. Joe Wong, Arq
2:40 – Surface Modified Clay in Full Scale Municipal Drinking Water Systems – Matt Geary, CETCO
3:30 – Coffee Break
3:50 – Proven PFAS Removal: The Role of Ion Exchange – Cathy Swanson, Purolite
4:30 – After-hours networking
