Scott Coffin

Scott Coffin, a Research Scientist with the California State Water Resources Control Board, opens up about the critical PFAS contamination issues in California’s drinking water. He discusses the state’s transparency laws under the Open Water Data Act, ensuring public access to environmental data. Scott also highlights innovative monitoring techniques using machine learning to predict contamination levels. He emphasizes the importance of community education on safe drinking water and calls for collaborative efforts to tackle the persistent challenge of PFAS and other pollutants.