In this inaugural 2025 episode of PWGC's Environmental Echo, host Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President & CEO of P.W. Grosser Consulting, engages in a compelling discussion with Brian Tymann, Founder and CEO of BGT Consulting. Joining them to discuss the successful implementation of a commercial wastewater collection system in Westhampton Beach, exploring its environmental and economic impacts, is Kris Almskog, PG, SVP of Business Development at PWGC. The episode also examines broader water quality concerns on Long Island and innovative approaches to wastewater management. Tune in to gain professional insights into proactive environmental protection and municipal collaboration.

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Welcome back to the PWGC Environmental Podcast! In Part 2 of our series on PFAS, we continue our deep dive with Elizabeth Knauer, Esq. Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel. Hosted by Paul Boyce, President of PWGC, and joined by Derek Ersbak, PWGC Vice President, this episode explores new legal developments in PFAS litigation, including groundbreaking case precedents, emerging claims in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), and the federal government's role in liability. AFFF MDL involves consolidated lawsuits against manufacturers of firefighting foam products that contain PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' which are linked to environmental contamination and health risks. With new claims emerging in this ongoing litigation, we take a closer look at how these developments are reshaping environmental law, corporate responsibility, and future legal strategies.

If you're curious about how this might reshape environmental law and corporate responsibility, tune in for more expert insights and a closer look at the evolving landscape of environmental litigation.

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Episode Description: Join Paul Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PWGC, as he hosts Elizabeth Knauer, Esq., Principal at Sive, Paget & Riesel, and a seasoned expert in environmental law, for an in-depth discussion on PFAS regulations, CERCLA implications, and Superfund designations. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products including firefighting foams, water-repellent fabrics, and coatings for food packaging. Elizabeth shares her extensive experience in litigating environmental contamination cases and the emerging regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS, a persistent contaminant affecting public water supplies nationwide.

Co-hosting this episode is Derek Ersbak, Vice President of Environmental Services at PWGC, adding his technical insights on groundwater contamination and the environmental impact of industrial waste.

Learn about the latest developments in PFAS regulation, how it affects industries, and what’s being done to manage contamination sites.

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