Is your facility located near an airport?
For decades, the use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS and is used to fight petroleum-based fires, has been required for use at airports across the nation.
PFAS Water Treatment Services
Let’s talk about PFAS.
Are you in one of the 12+ states with guidelines for maximum contaminant levels for PFAS?
Are you near industrial or manufacturing facilities?
According to an EWG analysis, at least 2,500 industrial facilities across the nation are suspected of discharging PFAS into the air and water.
Is your facility located near a military installation?
More than 700 military sites have been identified as known or suspected PFAS discharge sources.
It’s Time to Act. Kimley-Horn Can Help.
Assess
Risk
Risk assessments take into account site-specific considerations and serve as the basis for decision making.
Test
PFAS Levels
The probability of false positives can be high during PFAS sample collection. Professional engineers familiar with PFAS sampling can determine if action is needed.
Identify
Contamination Sources
Multiple lines of evidence may be needed to identify the source(s) of contamination because of the complexity of PFAS composition and source formulations.
Test
Treatment Options
Conduct a pilot of different configurations to find the optimal design for removing PFAS for your unique situation.
Here’s what you need to know about PFAS.
- The current presidential administration has pledged to set enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water—a national standard that would apply to all utilities.
- Conventional water treatment methods are ineffective in reducing PFAS levels and in some cases, treated water can contain higher concentrations.
- Treatment technologies do not destroy PFAS. They only “capture” it. On-site or off-site remediation of biosolids is required to truly eliminate these chemicals.
- In 2020, the EPA NPDES workgroup recommended permit writers incorporate requirements for PFAS monitoring at wastewater discharge sites where PFAS is expected to be present.