What's in the Water? PFAS Exposure in Antietam's Rural Communities

Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls as he discusses his most recent project in the Antietam Watershed. In May 2026, Brent completed an assessment examining the impacts of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” on rural communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland. During this webinar, Brent will share what the project revealed about PFAS in the Antietam Watershed, what it means for rural communities that rely on private wells, and the steps communities can take to better understand and address PFAS contamination. Panelists: Brent Walls - Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Professor Natalie Exum, PhD – Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health