Sedona, AZ — On Friday, September 13, representatives from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will explain how the Department implements the Safe Drinking Water Act. They will outline Arizona’s key water quality programs and highlight how each program addresses emerging contaminants with a particular focus on PFAS, the “forever chemicals.”
The speakers will also discuss the testing of domestic family wells and provide status updates on our local lakes, creeks, municipal wells, and the recent underground storage tank leaks, followed by audience Q & A. Please join us for this important presentation.
This will be a hybrid meeting: in person and on Zoom. To attend in-person, join us at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset Ave, Prescott AZ. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. There will be coffee and snacks at 9:45 a.m. for informal conversations before the program. Individuals wishing to view the presentation via Zoom can register at the “Next Event” link at www.cwagaz.org. Questions/comments? Email us at info@cwagaz.org or call 928-445-4218.
About CWAG: Founded in 2002, the mission of the Citizens Water Advocacy Group is to protect the flow of the upper Verde River and to protect the long-term water supply for the Quad Cities region. CWAG develops science-based positions on critical water issues and educates citizens and elected officials on sensible water policies.
About the Speakers: Randy Matas and Josephine Maressa serve as Deputy Directors in the Water Quality Division at ADEQ. Randy currently oversees the implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Aquifer Protection Program. He previously led the hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank, and planning and outreach sections. Josephine oversees the agency’s Clean Water Act programs and previously served as a Unit Manager in the Safe Drinking Water Program.