Dr. Katrina Wruck will present a high-level, digestible literature review on the latest advancements in PFAS removal and destruction from water and biosolids. She will cover current adsorption and destruction technologies, including electro-oxidation, advanced oxidation processes (including photo-catalysis and electro-Fenton), pyrolysis, plasma, sonolysis, and biodegradation. Her presentation will explore these methods, comparing the current state to future advancements, and provide government and industry professionals with insights on enhancing environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Victorian water sector.

Dr Katrina Wruck is an early career Research Fellow in the School of Chemistry and Physics at Queensland University of Technology and a proud Mabuigilaig/Goemulgal (Torres Strait Islander) woman.

Katrina is dedicated to finding innovative, green solutions for industrial and environmental challenges, focusing on emerging contaminants of concern in the environment.

Facilitator: Rob Turk, Senior Principal, Nation Partners

Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy, released in 2021, sets out a clear pathway towards a net zero emissions, climate-resilient, prosperous and liveable state. Both the water sector and the local government sector are key enablers in achieving this ambition, through managing the risks of climate change, providing support for our most vulnerable people and assets, and prioritising solutions that will help protect the state’s essential systems and services.

This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to hear about some of the climate adaptation initiatives happening in water and local government, and how they are helping to build community resilience.

Tony Kelly, Director, Aptumo Australia