Water Resources Research Act Program

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Details for Project ID IA_FY24_Liu

Evaluation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Treated Effluent, and Biosolids

Institute: Iowa
Year Established: 2024 Start Date: 2024-09-01 End Date: 2025-08-31
Total Federal Funds: $5,000 Total Non-Federal Funds: $5,215

Principal Investigators: Juhe Liu

Project Summary: This study will expand upon existing research of PFAS (so called forever chemicals) in six Iowa wastewater treatment facilities. This research will determine how PFAS move and change through wastewater treatment. These results will published for free access in a scientific journal.