EPA Cites Westerhoff Group work in developing new PFAS Drinking Water Standards

While developing the rule making process in 2023 the USEPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Rulemaking, 40 CFR Parts 141 and 142[EPA–HQ–OW–2022–0114; FRL 8543–01–OW]. RIN 2040–AG18, PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Rulemaking referenced two […]

ASU to lead a NSF Engine that includes Water Innovation

Excited to announce & hope water technologists will get excited about this recent major NSF announcement. Each of the newly awarded NSF Engines will receive up to $160 million and up to 10 years. The […]

Westerhoff group keeps making impact

Congratulations to everyone on our team over the years that made this happen. This is the 8th year in a row for our group.

POSTDOCS: APPLY FOR THE 2023 FALL NEI STC ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The NEI Science and Technology Centers, or STCs, are soliciting applications for Entrepreneurial Fellowships. The Fellowships are designed to enable postdoctoral scholars to grow ventures that are commercializing ASU deep technology that emerged from or is relevant to […]

Experts give advice on selecting sunscreens

Read full story here Frequently and thoroughly applied sunscreen lotion is critical to protecting people spending time outdoors in the hot, dry, sun-drenched Southwest. Among experts advocating for sunscreen use is Paul Westerhoff, a Fulton […]

Are fire retardants used to clean up wildfires doing more harm than good?

See news story here where Westerhoff provided a few comments “KNOWLEDGE ARTICLELong term retardants, mixed for delivery to wildfires, contain about 85% water, 10% fertilizer (all currently approved retardants use ammonium phosphate fertilizers), and 5% […]