The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development and Office of Water is hosting a free webinar series that aims to communicate valuable information and updates on addressing the unique challenges of small drinking water systems.

Designed specifically for state, territory and tribal personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting, water system operators, technical assistance providers, local government personnel, and others in the drinking water sector, these webinars provide a platform for knowledge exchange and learning.

The webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, with an optional Q&A session from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Attendees also have the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance for live webinars.

Coming up on July 25 is a webinar titled "Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water." The webinar will consist of two presentations delivered by experts in the field.

The presenters for this webinar are experts in their respective fields. Amanda Hohner, Ph.D., from Montana State University, specializes in source water quality characterization and drinking water treatment processes, with a particular focus on assessing the effects of climatic disturbances on watersheds and water system resiliency. Michael Pennino, Ph.D., from the EPA's Office of Research and Development, is an ecologist with expertise in understanding environmental quality and human health indicators, including the impacts of wildfires on water quality. Jana Compton, Ph.D., from the EPA's Office of Research and Development, is a research ecologist and biogeochemist who focuses on identifying sources of nutrient pollution and their effects on water quality.

To register for the webinar "Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water" webinar, click here. For more information about the series, visit the EPA's webpage.