Lessons Learned From Large Investigations for PFAS

This presentation will discuss each stage of investigations and some of the observations, issues identified and lessons learned about investigating PFAS in mixed environments.  PFAS compounds bring unique challenges compared to other contaminants due to their persistence and selective accumulation, the range of applications and products they have been used in, and the absence of guidance values for many detectable compounds. 

About the presenter:

Dr Sarah Richards is currently working at Coffey as a Senior Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer. She has 25years’ experience in contaminated land consulting and research. Over the past two and a half years Sarah has led Coffey team delivering the investigations of RAAF Base Tindal and RAAF Base Darwin for the Australian Department of Defence. Coffey has also been involved in other large sites under PFAS investigation for Defence, authorities and commercial clients.