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Join our host Craig Divine and our guest Charles Schaefer.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this second season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Charles Schaefer, an environmental scientist and director of CDM Smith’s research lab in Bellevue, Washington. His work focuses on understanding and treating PFAS contamination in groundwater and soil. A leading researcher with over 50 scientific publications, he has led major SERDP and ESTCP projects and received multiple Project of the Year awards. Today, we’ll be talking with him about several projects exploring how PFAS move through the unsaturated zone in AFFF source areas and potentially migrate into groundwater.
Join our host Craig Divine and our guest Michelle Crimi.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this second season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Michelle Crimi, the Dean of the Graduate School at Clarkson University, and Co-founder of RemWell. Dr. Crimi is a Professor at Clarkson University that studies innovative ways to clean up contaminated groundwater and protect aquifer health through smarter, more effective treatment technologies. Today, we will talk on her ESTCP project ER21- 5045 Sonolysis-Based In-Situ PFAS Destruction within an HRX Well.
Join our host Craig Divine and our guest David Moore.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this second season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. David Moore, the Director of USACE ERDC Program for Advanced Materials and Substances of Emerging Environmental Concern (AMSEEC) and environmental toxicologist with experience in developing and directing large, multi-disciplinary studies relating to emerging environmental chemicals of concern. As an expert on emerging chemicals of concern, we talk with him today on his project ER20-1542, that's titled Multi-Generational PFAS Exposure.
Join Arcadians Craig Divine and Johnsie Lang as they discuss their recent article, "Solutions for Managing Aqueous Film-Forming Foam-(AFFF-) Impacted Infrastructure." AFFF is known to contain PFAS, and was used in fire suppression foams for decades, causing accumulation on concrete and other surfaces. In their paper, Johnsie and Craig explore transitioning to newer PFAS-free firefighting formulations, and how to address infrastructure that was impacted by earlier PFAS-containing AFFF. Read the full article: https://ngwa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gwmr.12703
Join our host Theresa Guillette and our guest Jason Conder.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jason Conder, a PhD environmental toxicologist and chemist, a principal scientist that has been working with PFAS for over 15 years. As an expert on PFAS, his work includes several product- and site-specific PFAS fate and risk assessments and he has published several articles on PFAS, including two peer-reviewed papers on PFAS use, fate, and bioaccumulation. He is a principal investigator on multiple SERDP and ESTCP projects, but we'll focus on his project, Critical Data for Assessing the Marine Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of PFAS.
Join our host Dr. Johnsie Lang and our guest John Anderson.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with John Anderson, Principal Wastewater Engineer at Arcadis. John specializes in PFAS remediation and has recently focused on the removal of PFAS residuals from fire-suppression systems. He is the principal investigator on project #ER21-7229, titled "Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle Cleaning Assessment", which looks at PFAS left behind in a firetruck following removal of the PFAS-containing AFFF and water flushing. Dr. Johnsie Lang, PFAS Technical Expert with Arcadis North America will be our host today.All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Join our host Dr. Johnsie Lang and our guest Dr. Jennifer Field.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Jennifer Field, Professor at Oregon State University. Jennifer specializes in the development of quantitative analytical methods for PFAS and their transformation products in natural and engineered systems. She has served as principal investigator on several SERDP/ESTCP PFAS research projects. We'll be highlighting her project ER18-1259, titled "A Mechanistic Understanding of PFAS in source zones: characterization and control" Or, in simpler terms, her research aims to understand how PFAS move in the environment following release. Dr. Johnsie Lang, PFAS Technical Expert with Arcadis North America will be our host today.All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Join our host Theresa Guillette and our guest Marc Deshusses.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Marc Deshusses, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. Marc's research interests are related to the design, analysis and application of remediation, waste to energy and decentralized sanitation processes. He has served as principal investigator on several DoD sponsored research projects focused on PFAS. We'll be highlighting his project ER20-5350, titled "Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) for complete PFAS Destruction." SCWO is a treatment technology that uses the unique properties of water above its critical point (704 °F and 3200 pounds per square inch). At these conditions, when air is injected, all organics are rapidly oxidized to carbon dioxide and water - including PFAS. This technology has shown promise as a destructive technique for PFAS in water. Dr. Theresa Guillette, PFAS Technical Expert with Arcadis North America will be our host today.All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Join our host Craig Divine and our guest Paul Hatzinger.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Paul Hatzinger, Director of the APTIM’s Technology Development Laboratory in Lawrenceville, NJ. Paul has served as a Principal Investigator on several DoD-sponsored research projects focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. We'll be talking about his project ER20-5182, titled “Validation of Colloidal Activated Carbon for Preventing the Migration of PFAS in Groundwater” which looks at using injectable carbon to halt the mobility of PFAS into water sources. Dr. Craig Divine, National Technical Expert and Senior Vice President at Arcadis North America, will be our host today.All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Join our host Johnsie Lang and our guest Stephen Richardson.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense.The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Stephen Richardson, Vice President and Principal Engineer with GSI Environmental in Austin, Texas. Stephen specializes in bringing technologies from the lab to the field for treatment of pollutants in the environment. He has served as principal investigator on several DoD sponsored research projects focused on PFAS. We'll be highlighting his project ER215136, titled "Nanofiltration Followed by Electrical Discharge Plasma for Destruction of PFAS and Co-Occurring Chemicals in Groundwater: A Treatment Train Approach." Or, in simpler terms, his research using plasma to destroy PFAS in water and bringing this technology to the field in a mobile trailer. Dr. Johnsie Lang, PFAS Technical Expert with Arcadis North America will be our host today.All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Join our host, Dr. Craig Divine and our guest, Dr. Andrea Leeson.You are listening to The PFAS Research and Remediation Podcast, produced and created by Arcadis with funding from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, ESTCP grant number ER-23 7692 through the United States Department of Defense. The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The program’s goal is to identify and assess innovative technologies that address DoD’s high-priority environmental requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.In this first season, we're focused on PFAS and interview a broad panel of experts who have each contributed to the growing knowledge base around remediating this emerging chemical of concern. Today we'll be speaking with Dr. Andrea Leeson. Andrea has been with SERDP-ESTCP for more than 20 years and is currently the program deputy director. Our conversation today focuses on the growth of SERDP-ESTCP's interest in PFAS, a family of compounds that now holds a majority of the identified research areas of need for the program. We discuss some of that evolution, including the progress that's been made, as well as where Andrea sees the program headed from here. Dr. Craig Divine, a technical expert with Arcadis, will be your host today. All opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed belong to the hosts and guests and do not represent views or policies of the Department of Defense, Arcadis, or guest affiliations.
Monica Dupre and Allison Yanites discuss digital innovations and how we can leverage technology on remediation projects.
Shannon Dunn examines the impact plastic pellets have on the environment and discusses how we can address this emerging concern.
Craig Divine describes the HRX Well system and explains two new horizontal well applications for monitoring and remediation.
Paul Knightly discusses the multiple lines of evidence approach he and his team are using to identify and evaluate abandoned uranium mines.
Caitlin Bell and Monica Heintz discuss treatment options for 1,4-dioxane and highlight Arcadis’ recent advancements in bioremediation treatment technologies.
A candid conversation featuring three leadership takeaways for women entering the STEM field. Join Carly Foster, Principal Resilience Manager; Jessica Gattenby, Sustainable Resilient Remediation Subject Matter Expert; and Malin Dartnell, Industrial Water Engineer, for a moving conversation about how they solve complex problems with sustainable solutions and the secret to their success! Also what does a day-in-the-life of a female lead in the STEM field look like?
What is the one word that could make a significant impact for women and girl leaders in the future? Join Arcadis’ Supriya Murtha, Transformation Lead, and Dr. Anna Laloe, Climate Scientist and Sustainability Advisor, for a unique discussion about ways to get children interested and engaged in sustainability and climate change efforts. Also discussed, how science can help predict the future.
The road to success for many women is rarely a straight path, but the curves are often what make it interesting! Join Alexis Haass, Arcadis Chief Sustainability Officer and Edel Christie, Chief Transformation Officer, for a discussion on how organizations can effectively impact change in the areas of climate change and sustainability. Plus, hear how each achieved success in global leadership roles.
Following the national push for electric vehicle investment, we sit down with Peter Glus and Macaria Flores, Arcadis’ city executives in NY and LA, to discuss what EV’s mean for sustainable transportation. In this brief conversation, Peter and Macaria talk through the transit cultures and societal needs that shape their cities, and how that local infrastructure influences EV success coast-to-coast.
The water industry is facing waves of retirements coupled with a changing workforce and fierce competition for talent. The necessary skillsets are changing, with an increased focus on technology, leadership skills and community engagement.
In this episode, Arcadis’ Zakiya Seymour and Maya Carrasquillo discuss how a diverse utility workforce and new ways of working can lead to more creative ideas, new solutions and better community relations. Plus, we’ll examine some utility workforce success stories.
Traditional asset management has some glaring limitations. It focuses too heavily on physical infrastructure, historical standards and CAPEX costs. This narrow scope leaves unrealized value on the table. By looking at the big picture, advanced asset management can enable progress that saves water utilities billions of dollars.
In this episode, Arcadis’ Kevin Slaven, Celine Hyer and Melissa Pomales discuss the enablers of advanced asset management: total asset focus, real-time data streams, total expenditure optimization, and continuous improvement. We'll also share tips on how to begin the shift to advanced asset management.
The U.S. water sector is, and always will be, about people. Addressing affordability and building a fit-for-future utility requires a unique relationship between advanced technology and the people using it.
In this episode, Arcadis’ Jim Cooper, Katie Umberg and Esteban Azagra share how Intelligent Water empowers the workforce to make insight-driven decisions that maximize their expertise.
Water utilities are under constant threat from acute shocks and chronic stress. But a resilient mindset that takes a proactive, future-forward approach could transform this challenge into a competitive advantage.
In this episode, Arcadis’ resilience and utility experts Carly Foster, Edgar Westerhof and Dave Borneman explore how rethinking resilience can enhance utilities’ abilities to serve customers, streamline operations and lower costs.
Digital transformation and end-to-end digital integration of business models can streamline business processes, break organizational silos, improve decision-making and deliver greater customer experience. But many organizations lack the innovative culture needed to make the most of new tools and processes. Failure to leverage their most powerful asset — people — is holding them back.
In this episode, Arcadis’ Jason Carter, Joanna Brunner and Richard Metzger share their insights into working with water utilities to build innovation programs and empower a fit-for-future workforce.