Presenters:
JP Verheul, Technical Solutions Team Lead, PFAS & Ultratrace
Mike, Vice President of Ultratrace Services
Overview:
In this video, Mike Allen and JP Verheul from Enthalpy discuss the evolving landscape of PFAS testing. They provide a brief history, starting with the EPA’s introduction of Method 537 in the early 2010s, which marked the beginning of standardized PFAS testing for drinking water.
As testing needs expanded to include non-potable samples like wastewater and groundwater, laboratories had to modify these drinking water methods, leading to inconsistencies across the industry. JP highlights the challenges this posed, such as the lack of standardization and the difficulties in comparing data from different labs.
The video also covers the development and eventual release of EPA Method 1633, a standardized approach for non-potable matrices, which was finalized in January 2024. This method has significantly improved the reliability and consistency of PFAS testing across various sample types.
Since the world of PFAS is forever changing, make sure you tune in for our next video coming soon!
