PA Independent Oil & Gas Assn. Holds July 30 Training On Managing PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminated Water, Waste In Washington County

The PA Independent Oil & Gas Association will host a July 30 training session on managing PFAS 'forever chemicals' contaminated water and waste at the Countryside Banquet and Event Center in Washington, PA from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

[In April 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection made a formal determination that the widespread presence of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in surface and groundwater water in the Commonwealth has led to the contamination of oil and gas drilling frack water.  Read more here. 

[Both shale gas and conventional oil and gas drillers routinely frack their wells.]

This full-day training event is designed to equip energy and environmental professionals with the latest insights and compliance strategies related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), water management, and evolving waste disposal regulations.

As regulatory scrutiny increases and PFAS-related issues gain national attention, staying ahead of environmental compliance standards is essential for operators and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. 

This training brings together legal, regulatory, and operational experts to provide up-to-date guidance and foster critical industry dialogue.

Topics to be covered include--

-- Understanding the impact of PFAS in oil and gas operations and emerging best practices in mitigation and reporting;

-- DEP Updates: Current priorities and future initiatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection;

-- Legal & Regulatory Updates: Presented by experts from firms including Babst Calland and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; and

-- Real-world insights from operators like CNX, sharing experiences on waste and water management in the field

Click Here to register and for more information.  Registration will close on July 23.

Questions regarding CEUs, PDHs, or registration should be directed to Deana McMahan at deana@pioga.org or (724) 933-7306 ext. 23.

Resource Link:

-- DEP: Widespread Presence Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Fresh Water Leading Shale Gas Operators To Use Contaminated Water In Fracking Operations  [PaEN]

(Reprinted in large part from PIOGA July 2025 newsletter and website.)

[Posted: July 21, 2025]  PA Environment Digest