Unique Challenges of Tackling PFAS in Surface Water

With stringent federal PFAS MCLs, surface water utilities need a better understanding of PFAS treatment and management. This webinar will review critical aspects of PFAS pilot testing in surface water, full-scale treatment experiences, and the latest on residual management practices.

Federal PFOA and PFOS MCLs are practically set at non-detect and PFAS compliance has evolved from a predominant groundwater issue to a serious surface water treatment challenge. PFAS treatment at surface water facilities typically consists of larger treatment capacities, more challenging water quality, and more substantial cost implications. Therefore, gaining a better understanding of available PFAS treatment and management options and lessons learned from other utilities' operational experiences is critical.

This webinar will educate water utilities on comprehensive aspects of PFAS treatment and management based on real-life experience from pilot planning and execution to full-scale treatment and residual management. The lessons learned from recent PFAS treatment pilot testing on filtered water (GAC, ion exchange, membranes, etc.) will provide practical information that can be applied to other pilot tests. One utility with share operational experiences in treating raw water for PFAS using powdered activated carbon (PAC). Another utility will share its experience in managing finished water PFAS levels by source change as well as replacing their existing filter media. Lastly, an overview of residuals management practices and related regulatory and legislative actions that have led to limitations on land application and associated cost increases will be reviewed.

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