This live webcast will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern. The webcast recording will be available within 24 hours after the webcast ends.
Monitoring orders for microplastics in drinking water have motivated advances in sampling and analysis techniques for this emerging contaminant class. Likewise, microplastic addition to the candidate contaminant list for UMCR 6 has demonstrated strong interest in this contaminant class. These actions for drinking water will likely frame future research in stormwater and wastewater systems. Come learn about the CA monitoring orders and regulatory updates, questions to ask a contracting lab, study design 101, and lessons learned from stormwater and wastewater microplastics studies. The webinar will include expert presentations and panel discussions, so come with your questions!
Presenters:
Helene Baribeau, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water
Harry Allen, US Environmental Protection Agency
Shelly Moore, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research
N.L. Fahrenfeld, Rutgers University
PDH Credits will be available for attendees following this event on this platform. Please look for further information to come.
