Penn State Extension Aug. 25 Webinar On PFAS And 6PPD-q Chemicals In The Delaware River Basin

The Penn State Extension will host another in its Water Cooler Talks August 25 on PFAS and 6PPD-q Chemicals in the Delaware River Basin from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

This presentation will provide an overview of the DRBC’s water quality programs, with a focus on emerging contaminants such as PFAS and 6PPD-q. 

Attendees will gain insight into the Commission’s long-standing PFAS monitoring efforts, which began more than two decades ago and now support a comprehensive analysis of contamination sources. 

The talk will also highlight the first basin-wide survey of 6PPD-q, a chemical derived from car tires that poses a threat to aquatic life, especially salmonid species. Read more here.

Participants will leave with a better understanding of how these pollutants may impact the basin’s natural and recreational assets—and what steps are being taken in response.

Who is this for?

-- Anyone interested in water resources

-- Professionals in the water quality field

-- Those interested in PFAS and 6PPD-q in waterways

-- Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts

What will you learn?

-- Hear about current work in the water resource field

-- Ask questions of Delaware River Basin Commission scientists

-- Share ideas with professionals across Pennsylvania

-- Learn about PFAS and 6PPD-q in the Delaware River Basin

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.

Resource Link:

-- Delaware River Basin Commission: Contaminants Of Emerging Concern - 6PPD-q

[Posted: July 29, 2025]  PA Environment Digest