PFAS in the Environment: A Deep Dive into Analysis, Regulation, and Real-World Data

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Environmental Testing Labs Under the Revised EU Water Framework Directive

The European Commission’s proposed updates to the Water Framework, Groundwater, and Environmental Quality Standards Directives are bringing new responsibilities and opportunities for environmental testing labs. With expanded pollutant lists - including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide metabolites - and stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the landscape of water analysis is rapidly evolving.

Join the 4th Waters Environmental Webinar Series to explore how your lab can navigate these challenges and turn regulatory change into opportunity.

Register for free and partner with us to shape the future of European water quality.

Why Attend

Stay ahead of new EU regulatory demands with insights from leading experts. Gain practical guidance, share experiences with peers, and prepare your lab for the next generation of water quality standards.

Highlights

• New pollutant categories and analytical challenges
• Updates to monitoring protocols and reporting
• Innovative methods to meet revised Environmental Quality Standards
• Strategic guidance for compliance and adaptation

Lead the change in water analysis—stay ahead, stay compliant, and make a real impact.

EPISODE 2: PFAS in the Environment: A Deep Dive into Analysis, Regulation, and Real-World Data

What you Will Learn

• How to maintain sub-ng/L LOQs in water samples with direct injection
• How an extended number of PFAS and Relevant Potency Factors in the upcoming EU Water Framework Directive can be addressed

Presenter: Jana Kováčová (PFAS Lead for Continental Europe, ALS Czech Republic)

Jana Kováčová is an analytical chemist with over 15 years of experience in method development and validation. She earned her MSc and PhD from the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague), where she specialized in analytical methods for pesticide residue determination in water and food matrices of both plant and animal origin.

In 2020, Jana joined ALS Czech Republic as a Validation Specialist within the environmental analytical innovations group, later transitioning to a full-time focus on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) analytics. In 2022, she was appointed Supervisor of the PFAS Section.

Currently, Jana serves as the PFAS Lead for Continental Europe. In this role, she coordinates ALS’s PFAS analytical activities across the region, acting as a key technical representative for PFAS topics. She supports laboratories and clients with strategic guidance and data interpretation, aligns testing approaches across multiple sites, and ensures consistent, high-quality delivery. To stay at the forefront of the field, Jana closely monitors legislative updates and emerging trends, sharing her expertise through client webinars, seminars, and presentations at scientific conferences

Presenter: Sara Beverly (Principal Sales Application Chemist, Waters)

In her current position, Sara is a Principal Sales Application Chemist specializing in food and environmental LC-MS/MS based applications within the Waters UK and Ireland demo laboratory. Sara has worked in F&E analysis with various research interests including the development of both multi-residue HRMS screening and targeted LC/GC MS based methods for the past 25 years in both the government and private sectors. Prior to joining Waters Sara was employed as a Lead Scientist at the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA, Defra, UK) for 14 years. Sara has participated in EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit inspections, was an expert on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and a member of the EuroResidue conference scientific committee.

Presenter: Claudia Rathmann (Principal F&E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)

Experienced and passionate analytical science professional with over 20 years of technical and strategic expertise in food and environmental applications. Currently serving as Principal Market Development Manager at Waters Corporation, Claudia specializes in connecting customers with product management to deliver innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges. With a strong scientific foundation and a proven track record in both technical and marketing roles, Claudia bridges the gap between customer needs and product innovation across the EMEA region.