Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2024
Abstract
This research investigates the detection and influence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the San Antonio water supply system, focusing on two contaminated water entry points sourced from the Edwards Aquifer. Sampling and statistical analyses compare urbanization, geologic features, and groundwater quality between contaminated and noncontaminated sites. Key findings include statistically significant differences in fault lengths, impermeable surfaces, and urban development. Although direct correlations between PFAS contamination and groundwater quality parameters like nitrate and conductivity remain inconclusive due to limited data, the study indicates urbanization's potential role in exacerbating PFAS infiltration through sensitive geological features. Insights from this research can guide future urban planning and water quality monitoring strategies to mitigate contamination risks in vulnerable aquifer systems.
Recommended Citation
Arambula, David, "Detection of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Public Water Supply: San Antonio Case Study" (2024). Water Resources Science and Technology Theses and Graduate Research Reports. 9.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/water_theses/9
PFAS Research Data
Comments
Research Project Report (Non-thesis track)
Department of Natural Sciences Texas A&M University - San Antonio
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
December 2024