PFAS in Water 2026: Achieving Compliance through Advanced Analytical Strategies
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming free online webinar focused on one of the most pressing challenges in environmental monitoring and water quality management — PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances).
As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve and compliance deadlines approach, laboratories, water utilities, and environmental professionals need robust, reliable, and cutting-edge analytical solutions to stay ahead.
🎤 Our Speaker
The webinar will be hosted by Jana Kováčová, Ph.D., PFAS Regional Lead for Continental Europe Environmental Division, who has dedicated the last several years to the field of PFAS analysis and determination in ALS laboratories. Jana is a recognized expert in PFAS environmental analytics and will share practical insights and the latest developments in analytical strategies to help your organization achieve and maintain compliance.
🎯 What You Will Learn
- Latest regulatory developments and compliance requirements for PFAS in water, including EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 and its implications for water suppliers and laboratories.
- Regulatory updates for surface water and groundwater — what's new and what to expect next.
- Overview of advanced analytical strategies for PFAS detection and quantification in water matrices and how we analyse PFAS samples.
- Key analytical challenges associated with PFAS testing — from ultra-trace detection to matrix interferences and contamination control.
- The critical importance of using tested sampling containers and sample preservation to ensure reliable results.
- Illustrative examples of results from real-world PFAS water analyses.
- How ALS can support your needs with accredited PFAS testing services.
👥 Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for our clients, professionals, laboratory and technical staff, scientists, as well as anyone with an interest in analytical chemistry who wants to better understand the occurrence of these "forever chemicals" in the environment.
💬 Q&A Session
There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. You are welcome to submit your questions in advance during registration or ask them live on the day.
📅 Additional Webinar Info:
- Platform: Microsoft Teams (online)
- Language: English
- Duration: approx. 45 - 60 minutes (incl. Q&A)
Extras: If you are unable to attend on the day, please register and we will provide you with the recording of the webinar.
🔬 About ALS Environmental
ALS is a global leader in environmental testing and analytical services, providing accredited PFAS analysis to clients across Europe and beyond. Our dedicated PFAS experts help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape with confidence.
For further information, please contact us on: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion on PFAS compliance in water.
Speaker Jana Kováčová (PFAS Regional Lead - Continental Europe)
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.
