This project, From Tap to Tributary: Mapping and Evaluating PFAS Concentrations Across Campus and the Champaign–Urbana Water Systems, aims to establish a comprehensive baseline of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our local water sources. Our team (multiple faculty/staff and students) will systematically collect and analyze samples from campus building taps, drinking fountains,  stormwater runoff, and adjacent tributaries (Boneyard Creek). Data will be evaluated using laboratory  analysis and machine learning to identify spatial and temporal trends. The project will generate actionable recommendations, support campus sustainability goals, and provide public-facing communication to raise awareness and inform PFAS mitigation strategies for protecting community health.

This proposal directly funds the following. See approved budget for details.

1. PFAS laboratory analyses
2. Marketing materials
3. Undergraduate wages
4. Sampling supplies and software