PFAS Treatment: What to do Before You Do It
Phil Farina, Midwest Business Development Manager, Clear Creek System
PFAS remediation can be, for some, a very complex and therefore daunting task. Whether the system is permanent or temporary; treating drinking water or groundwater; what specific PFAS species are present, etc. will all impact the system design criteria. Each project may require different treatment measures depending on the source of water or end application. The steps taken before a treatment system is installed will save money and time and will assure compliance with the outcome desired. Analysis of the water to determine the specific PFAS species present as well as determine what other contaminants of concern will help define specific components of the treatment system. Understanding the water better as to TSS, pH, metals present, and other components is an essential step in designing the right system to be installed. Dollars spent upfront on analysis can save thousands down the road. There are several different media available for PFAS management. They range from Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) to organoclays and resins. Each of these materials has different affinities for different species of PFAS. They also may be negatively impacted by other COCs in the source water. Choosing the specific media or media combinations is critical to the success of the project. Understanding the water will also help define the specific pretreatment that may be necessary before media treatment. Water high in TSS, for example, needs to be filtered before exposure to media to prevent blinding the media and reducing the life expectancy of expensive media. Once there is a full understanding of these principles: water analysis, PFAS speciation, pretreatment systems, and desired outcome, then deciding as to the specifics of the treatment system can be made with confidence and assure a better outcome in both costs and compliance.
Phil Farina received his education in New Jersey where he earned a BS in Biology; a BA in Psychology and an MS in Virology at Rutgers University. He then completed an MBA in Chemical Marketing at Fairleigh Dickenson University. He constantly strives to remain on top of new technologies and developments that can be employed in water treatment operations. Phil currently holds the position of Midwest Business Development Manager for Clear Creek Systems Inc., a full-service water treatment solution provider. For the past 35 years, he has been focused on the development of water treatment technology solutions for the CCR, remediation, and PFAS markets. He has been instrumental in bringing new technical solutions to the water treatment industry. Clear Creek Systems is a recognized leader in the development of specialized water treatment systems designed to meet the specific needs of our customers. We are technology agnostic, meaning we will employ the right technology for the job assuring a result that is effective, economical, and most of all safe. Our team of experts can design, build and operate any sized system from 5 GPM to 20,000 GPM. If you need a system designed to take the headache out of water treatment give us a call: 419-346-8848, We look forward to working with you.
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