Microplastics 2026: State Regulatory Perspectives and Progress
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Objectives
- Identify key states and associated regulatory activities focused on microplastics in drinking water.
- Explain the numerous unknowns surrounding microplastics.
- Track developments that will inform microplastics regulation.
- Examine the barriers for microplastics regulation (if/when appropriate).
Expert Panel
Moderated by: Brent Alspach, Vice President and Director of Applied Research, Arcadis
Hélène Baribeau, Senior Water Resource Control Engineer (Specialist), California State Water Board, Division of Drinking Water
Microplastics Regulatory Support Activities: California
Sanjay Shah, Manager, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Microplastics Regulatory Support Activities: New Jersey
Ian Smith, Supervisor, Emerging Contaminants Unit, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Microplastics Regulatory Support Activities: Michigan
Description
Despite many critical uncertainties about microplastics as a contaminant in drinking water supplies, several states have initiated proactive steps to understand the need for regulatory action. This webinar provides an update on these activities from three key state regulatory agencies.
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