In the Books! By the Banks: Hydrology 101 and PFAS Forever Chemicals

Thank you to everyone who joined FoRR on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 for FoRR's kickoff of By the Banks: Reedy River Speaker Series. We heard an engaging talk from FoRR's own Ben Lord and Dr. Robert Hanley, who spoke on Hydrology 101 and PFAS Forever Chemicals, respectively.

Below, please find some of the interesting and engaging links included in Ben and Rob's talks.

Hydrology 101 Links - Ben Lord:

• Find your Watershed Address: SC Watershed Atlas HUC Codes
• USGS Gauge for Reedy River Near Greenville 

PFAS Forever Chemicals Links - Dr. Robert Hanley:

• SC DES monitors surface water and animal tissue for PFAS
• Keep Informed: USEPA requires some facilities to report PFAS releases through the Toxic Release Inventory
• Examine federal and state websites: 
  • USEPA PFAS Initiative
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
  • SC DES

• Examine NGO websites:

  • ITRC 

  • NRDC

  • Environmental Defense Fund

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