NENASF 2026 Spring Webinar Recap
The New England Chapter of The National Association for Surface Finishing was, once again, pleased to host a virtual Wastewater Continuing Education Webinar for the benefit of our membership, as well as the entire metal finishing community. This event was offered at no charge to NENASF members as a member benefit. It took place over a two-hour period from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday March 18, 2026. More than thirty members of the metal finishing community were in attendance at this virtual educational event.
As has been the custom, this continuing education program was comprised of three speakers, offering vital technical and regulatory compliance information to the metal finishing community. Attendees at this Webinar also qualified for two Continuing Education Wastewater Treatment Contact Hours as awarded by the Mass DEP, to be used towards Wastewater Treatment Operator license renewal.
Jeremy Morgan of Hubbard Hall opened the Webinar with a presentation entitled Five Ways to Future Proof Your Wastewater System. This presentation focused on preparation for possible changes such as increased production, process changes and regulatory change, any or all of which may affect future operation.
Travis Peterson of Steelhead technologies then offered a presentation on how an efficient production control system can not only lead to optimal product flow and greater customer satisfaction, but also can positively impact environmental regulatory compliance by minimizing rejects/rework, thus reducing excess strain on the wastewater treatment plant.
The closing speaker was Christian Richter of the Policy Group, the NASF lobbying agency in Washington, who brought attendees up to date on fast moving environmental regulations being implemented or in the works both nationally and locally. Of key importance to the metal finishing community was the EPA’s announcement of a Strategic Roadmap addressing future CFR 433 & 413 wastewater PFAS discharge limits. Preliminary studies have trended towards showing metal finishing operations having a lesser PFAS impact on POTW influent than previously suspected. The Policy Group will continue to keep us updated through regular NASF Public Policy press releases.
Thank you to all of the Speakers for their time, expertise and overall contribution to making this educational opportunity available to the metal finishing community. Special thanks, once again, to Chris Capalbo as Program Moderator and all NENASF Board Members, Committee Members, Chapter Membership and dedicated and talented members of the Metal Finishing Community as a whole for making events such as this available for the benefit of our membership
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