PFAS

April 25, 2025

Join SCS Engineers and San Diego Environmental Professionals for a case study of a real PFAS investigation at a commercial airport, Santa Maria public airport. Speaker and SCS Engineers Project Manager Chuck Houser will be sharing some of the experiences, pitfalls, and takeaways from doing this investigation.

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 12:55 pm

April 4, 2025

SCSer J Morgan is heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for the SWANA SC Palmetto Chapter 2025 Spring Conference on May 14-16. Join him for this multiple-day event to discuss the latest developments in the South Carolina solid waste industry. Topic discussions cover debris management, recycling and solid waste management, air space, PFAS, and more. Take part in the many networking opportunities, including a golf outing.

Secure your spot at this beach side event and register today!

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 12:16 pm

April 4, 2025

Join SCSer Greg McCarron, PE, at the Federation of New York Solid Waste Conference with Trade Show on May 18-21 at the Sagamore in Bolton Landing, New York. This two-and-a-half-day event hosts over 75 technical sessions covering topics on industry updates, solid waste innovation, food waste solutions, PFAS risks and regulations, and more. This conference goes above and beyond with networking opportunities through the many extracurriculars offered, like kayaking, golfing, culinary demonstrations, and other exciting activities to discover.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow solid waste professionals in New York, register now!

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 12:10 pm

April 1, 2025

SCS Engineers is excited to participate in PFAS Forum V, taking place April 9–11, 2025, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This important event brings together environmental professionals, regulators, and industry leaders to deepen understanding of the challenges surrounding PFAS.

Attendees will explore current and emerging issues related to PFAS, including potential risks, regulatory and legal updates, as well as the latest innovations in monitoring, treatment, cleanup, and disposal technologies.

 Click here to register and join us in advancing PFAS solutions. We look forward to connecting with you in Orlando!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:55 am

February 12, 2025

Join our speakers and professionals at WasteExpo, North America’s largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, and sustainability. Find us at Booth 2109, just inside the right main entrance. SCS Engineers partners with public and private sectors to improve efficiency in solid waste, renewable energy, materials management, and wastewater solutions. We help clients adapt to environmental, social, economic, and regulatory changes. Ask about wastewater, leachate, PFAS treatment, GHG and methane monitoring, sustainability planning, and compost pilot programs. Register now!

WasteExpo 2025 Speaker Highlights

Sonya BetkerSonya Betker – Food Recovery Forum on Monday, May 5, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Plenary Session: Impact of Food Waste on Methane Emissions, Reducing Food Loss & Waste, Financing Food Waste Recovery and Organics Recycling, Mitigating Climate Effects. Mapping methane, financing recycling programs, and how the Circular Economy presents a transformative approach to addressing wasted food and unsustainable food production.

 

Robert DickBob Dick – Operations, Fleet & Safety on Monday, May 5, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Safety Within Your Walls & Beyond – Shop, Fleet/Equipment & On the Street will address some areas you’ll want to examine more closely. Shop safety is essential to any fleet, but it is not often a top priority.

 

Brett Wilks – Food Recovery Forum on Monday, May 5, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Solutions for Household Food Waste Reduction – Leveraging Research Data and Consumer Behavior. Includes Are You Going to Eat That? – A crash course in kitchen conservation and the motivation, opportunity, and ability to prevent and minimize food waste.

 

Erik AndersonDr. Erik Anderson – Organics Recycling on Monday, May 5, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Anaerobic Digestion: technologies, selection criteria, case studies, and GHG reduction will cover the engineering and design considerations for the anaerobic digestion of waste organics and how to choose the right technology.

 

Patrick SullivanPat Sullivan – Organics Recycling on Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Composting: Air Emissions, Economic Impact, Reducing Contamination is a jam-packed session covering the current state of air emissions data for composting facilities, contamination standards, and economic impacts of composting.

 

David HostetterDavid Hostetter – Business Insights & Policy on Wednesday, May 7, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Landfill Methane Emissions Regulations & Opportunity covers how regulators and environmental groups worldwide closely examine the climate effects of landfill methane emissions. This session will explore the rapidly evolving best practices to track and manage those emissions. Attendees will also get updates on current regulatory issues and how certain emerging measurement technologies fit into regulatory trends.

 

Waste to Play: Transforming Landfills into Disc Golf Courses


Join SCS for a unique off-site experience at WasteExpo 2025, where you’ll discover how landfills can be repurposed into thriving disc golf courses and play a round of Disc Golf! SCS Engineers and Innova Champion Discs host this event, combining education, sustainability, and fun. Perfect for innovative landfill redevelopment, outdoor recreation, and sustainability.

You will:

  • Learn about the environmental and community benefits of converting landfills into disc golf courses,
  • Get an introductory lesson from experienced players, including a possible disc golf pro from Innova,
  • Play a round of disc golf in a team-based format, ensuring a great experience for all skill levels & great networking!

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 9:22 am

January 15, 2025

The ABA 54th Spring Conference on Environmental Law, March 26 – 28 in Philadelphia, PA., is where you join leading environmental, energy, and resources law professionals for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration. The conference provides timely, topical updates on the latest opportunities and challenges facing the field of environmental law, with a deep dive into the fields of environmental compliance, energy, and resources law. Join – SEER – the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, to learn about the latest developments shaping the practice today and the long-term trends that will drive the future.

Click for more details and registration information

What to Expect

At the ABA 54th Spring Conference you will be able to engage in lively discussions with top practitioners, including environmental consultants, in-house counsel, and prominent scholars, as they tackle today’s most pressing legal challenges. The conference kicks off with plenary sessions examining critical issues such as Justice Alito’s reshaping of environmental jurisprudence and the evolution of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks. A special track of panels will explore the practical and legal complexities of navigating PRP groups, negotiating contracts in the PFAS era, and managing Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting. Sessions will also cover federal-interstate compacts and the legal intricacies of environmental compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Panels will address cutting-edge topics like natural resource damage litigation, regulatory pathways for emerging contaminants, and the intersection of environmental criminal enforcement and climate-related challenges. Discussions will provide practical approaches to balancing the energy transition with national security, while also diving into the ethical implications of working with environmental consultants. Insights into global ESG trends, the federal air toxics program, and practical applications of environmental justice will equip attendees with actionable strategies they can apply to their work.

For law students and young professionals, a dedicated panel offers career-focused advice and actionable guidance for navigating transitions within the legal field. This session will highlight practical pathways to building a fulfilling career while fostering connections within the industry.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out in your practice, join us in Philadelphia to forge new connections, gain fresh perspectives, and find inspiration among your peers in environmental, energy, and resources law. This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships—all in the vibrant and historic setting of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:16 am

January 8, 2025

The Science of PFAS Conference is returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, on March 11-13. Join SCS National Expert of Liquids Management, Kerim Temel, PE, to explore the latest PFAS science and solutions. This year’s theme, “Piecing Together the Puzzle”, unites industry professionals from scientists to researchers to practitioners and more to tackle topics of the effects on health, regulatory approaches, PFAS guidance, and other relevant discussions.

Register now to take part in this exciting event.

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 1:02 pm

January 8, 2025

Join SCSers John Tabella, PG, and Kerim Temel, PE, in attending the VWEA 2025 Industrial Waste & Pretreatment Conference on March 3-4 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Hosted by the Virginia Water Environment Association, this event discusses the latest in Industrial Waste in the Commonwealth. With the theme, “Back to the Source”, the program boasts workshops and seminars that explore topics such as Brewery Wastewater, PFAS Regulatory Updates, A Sewer Lawyer’s Perspective on Pretreatment Basics, and more. Register now!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 12:51 pm

September 30, 2024

Association for Environmental Health and Soils
SCS Engineers team at the Association for Environmental Health and Soils – AEHS Conference 2023.

 

The Association for Environmental Health and Soils (AEHS) is hosting the 40th Annual International (East Coast) Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy in Amherst, Massachusetts from October 21 to 24, 2024. This AEHS conference integrates a variety of topics for the environmental science community and regulators. It offers an opportunity to stay updated on recent techniques and technologies for addressing environmental issues and solutions. SCS Engineers technical advisors and environmental professionals are attending the 2024 AEHS conference and are available to answer and discuss solutions for the covered topics.

PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, called PFAS, is a major topic covered during the sessions. Three workshops and several presentation sessions are addressing various aspects of PFAS challenges. Sessions will cover an overview of methods and materials for field sampling activities and published sampling protocols, guidance, and procedures. They will also address various analytical methods for evaluating PFAS in drinking water, wastewater, solids, and biosolids, as well as the best practices for field collection and the available analytical methods and their applicability.

PFAS Treatment

Another significant topic will be PFAS treatment and remediation. One session covers an innovative approach combining foam fractionation with supercritical water oxidation to eliminate PFAS from various waste streams. Destructive technologies, including electrical discharge plasma treatment, thermal destruction, enhanced oxidation, and sonolysis, have shifted from the laboratory bench to the field. Therefore, one of the presentations will cover the various mechanisms used to destroy PFAS, compare early performance data to determine effectiveness and highlight successes and obstacles that may occur as these technologies move from pilot scale to full-scale implementation.

Metals Remediation and VOCs

Other topics include metals remediation, such as an in-situ chemical fixation process that co-precipitates arsenic via the formation of an iron-arsenic oxyhydroxide complex, and the remediation of lithium, molybdenum, boron, and arsenic at coal combustion residual sites. The investigation and remediation of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (cVOCs) will also be discussed in various sessions, covering the use of real-time 3-dimensional data visualization and analysis during a high-resolution site characterization, investigation using the membrane interface hydraulic profiling tool for the delineation of cVOCs and remediation using emulsified zero-valent iron for direct source mass destruction.

Regulations and Adapting Technologies for Emerging Contaminants

Other topics include bioremediation, vapor intrusion, statistics, sustainable remediation tools, climate change and resiliency, managing environmental data, in-situ remediation, and environmental security. The event dedicates one session to emerging environmental contaminants in drinking water, such as microplastics, nanomaterials, and PFAS. This session will also discuss the current status of United States regulations and provide a forecast of the potential trajectory of regulations and the corresponding legal landscape over the next one to two years.

AEHS also organizes a similar West Coast conference. The West Coast 34th Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air Conference will be held March 17-20, 2025, in San Diego, California.

 

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Posted by Diane Samuels at 6:00 am

August 16, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Environment & Energy Conference. The event will be held October 22 at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL. This event is great for Illinois manufacturers to gain critical insights from state environmental and energy experts. Designed for CEOs, plant managers, safety officers, legal teams, and environmental professionals, this one-day program will delve into compliance, regulations, permitting, sustainability, and future legislative developments. Attendees will hear directly from state officials, regulators, and industry leaders on the most pressing environmental and energy-related issues.

As a proud Lunch Sponsor, SCS Engineers invites you to visit our booth to discuss your environmental compliance challenges and explore solutions tailored to your upcoming needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our experts on site! Register today.

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 9:46 am
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