PFAS Remediation: How To Construct A Temporary Solution For A Forever Chemical

By Lauren Winfield, Filtration Application Engineer

Water treatment plants (WTPs) and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) all over the U.S. continue to grapple with methods and technologies for treating and removing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. As rules and regulations regarding PFAS evolve and expand, it is now impacting a wide range of operations and organizations, including those whose expertise is not in water treatment, let alone PFAS removal.
 
Despite PFAS being known as a forever chemical, not all situations require a permanent treatment installation. For example, underground infrastructure installation and repairs may require a dewatering process. If this water is found to have PFAS (or other contaminants), a temporary treatment solution can help remove the chemicals to meet regulatory requirements.