- October 6, 2020
- In the Media, Trending Topics
- PFAS
Florida Water Resources Journal Features Kimley-Horn PFAS Treatment Research
Mark Miller, P.E., and Evan Ghidella, E.I., Share Water Treatment Findings and Recommendations
Evan Ghidella, E.I.
Water/Wastewater Analyst
Mark Miller, P.E.
Water/Wastewater Engineering Consultant
Evan Ghidella, E.I.
Water/Wastewater Analyst
Mark Miller, P.E.
Water/Wastewater Engineering Consultant
About the Article
Emerging contaminants, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were detected in the raw water supply from the City of Stuart’s drinking water wells. This environmentally persistent group of manmade chemicals is found in various types of water sources throughout the world, including tap water. These chemicals have been used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer products and pose health risks to humans from prolonged exposure.
The August 2020 Florida Water Resources Journal article “Dealing With Widespread Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination” was co-authored by Mark Miller, P.E., Evan Ghidella, E.I., of Kimley-Horn, and David Peters, Public Works Director for the City of Stuart. The article discusses PFAS history, treatment and removal technologies, regulations, pre- and/or post-treatment opportunities, and lessons learned in implementing a full-scale pilot project for the potable water supply system to provide a sustainable water supply for the City’s future.
About the Authors
Evan Ghidella, E.I.
Mark Miller, P.E.
Mark is a senior water treatment specialist more than 30 years of experience. His principal areas of practice include water treatment systems design, hydraulic investigations and design, and structural engineering. He has been responsible for the preparation of studies, design reports, construction plans, technical specifications, and preparation of bid documents. His treatment plant experience includes hydraulic modeling and analysis of water and sewer piping systems, design of small industrial treatment systems, water pumping stations, and membrane treatment systems. Mark has also been responsible for overseeing sizable water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, including field engineering, shop drawing review, construction management, and field start-up services.