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New CERCLA rulings for PFAS chemicals: Understanding impacts to utilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced finalization of a rule designating two of the most-studied PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). Jacobs Global Principal for PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Scott Grieco provides a few clarifications related to municipal utilities on the CERCLA ruling in this article.

Q&A with Melanie Holmer Jacobs VP, Global Water Reuse Principal
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A view on the future of water reuse: A Q&A with Melanie Holmer

Strengthening our capabilities in water reuse practices and advanced treatment technologies, Melanie Holmer recently joined Jacobs as Global Water Reuse Principal and Vice President. Melanie brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in strategic planning, process selection, detailed design, program management and technical direction in drinking water, wastewater and water reuse. In this Q&A, Melanie talks about the state of water reuse, explores where it’s headed, and highlights innovations powering its progress today.

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Securing the future and protecting assets in a digital-physical world: A Q&A with Greg Barry

In this feature, we interviewed our Security Technical Director in Australia and New Zealand, Greg Barry, who shared his insights on the most common mistakes organizations make regarding physical and cybersecurity. He also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and prevent threats and significant security threats to critical infrastructure and assets.

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Revisions and improvements: Navigating the Lead & Copper Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions are now effective and the clock has started ticking down to the compliance deadline. At Jacobs, we have a dedicated team of Lead and Copper Rule experts that bring innovative solutions to the challenges imposed by the final rule. Let’s examine the requirements and the actions you need to take.

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Jacobs Go!: Niki Roy’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Niki Roy about her experience growing her career and reconnecting with her culture as part of our Jacobs Go! program as structural engineering specialist in the Philippines.

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OneWorld Employee Network: Firoozeh Arjmand's Story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Firoozeh Arjmand to see how she found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, OneWorld.

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Harambee Employee Network: Omarlie John’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Omarlie John to see how he found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, Harambee.

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Jacobs Women’s Network: Deja Spigner’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Deja Spigner to see how she found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, Jacobs Women’s Network.

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    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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