The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $458,143 CAREER program grant to George Mason University to investigate the fate, transport, and reactivity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS). The goal is to evaluate the abiotic and biotic transformations of PFAS in DWDS, including in storage facilities and through biofilms, to advance solutions for PFAS drinking water contamination. The project will integrate field studies with controlled lab and pilot experiments. Additional educational activities will examine the impact of student chemistry preparation on performance in environmental engineering coursework. This award, made under NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), aims to generate new fundamental knowledge to inform the design of engineering solutions and policies to mitigate PFAS contamination in drinking water.
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