Project 3 focuses on improving how we detect and measure PFAS in complex environmental samples like soil, groundwater, and recycled water. The goal is to better understand where PFAS are found, how they move, and how they may impact drinking water.
This work is especially important in urban areas that recycle wastewater into drinking water through a process called indirect potable reuse. While advanced treatment removes many contaminants, existing PFAS pollution in groundwater which often occurs near Superfund sites, can mix with recycled water, which may negatively impact its quality.
By improving detection methods and studying how PFAS behave underground, this project will help predict PFAS exposure risks and protect water supplies now and in the future.
Meet the Team
Adam Smith, PhD, MSE
Principal Investigator
Daniel McCurry, PhD, MSE
Co-Investigator
Jiachen Zhang, PhD
Co-Investigator
Adam Simpson, PhD, MSE
Co-Investigator
Felipe De Barros, PhD
Co-Investigator
Russell Detwiler, PhD
Co-Investigator