Webinar | Lessons Learned in Applying PFAS Adsorption Technologies to Surface Water and Groundwater

Overview

Join us on May 10, 2023 for a technical webinar regarding Lessons Learned in Applying PFAS Adsorption Technologies to Surface Water and Groundwater.

Background/Objectives

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of emerging contaminants that are being detected in a variety of matrices, including groundwater and surface water, due to widespread historical use. As PFAS continues to emerge as a major environmental contaminant, Parsons has been optimizing treatment technologies over the past 15 years to provide the most efficient solution for impacted
groundwater and surface water at various sites.

Approach/Activities

Parsons has performed over 30 bench and pilot scale treatment studies to evaluate a range of PFAS sorbents and ion exchange media including various granular activated carbon (GAC) media; ion exchange resins; and bentonite-based sorbents. Our pilot studies have informed full-scale designs that are currently in operation treating C8, C6, and a number of other target PFAS compounds in surface water, groundwater, and stormwater matrices.

Results/Lessons Learned

We will present a range of findings from our studies of treatment of PFAS-impacted water. Real data will be presented comparing GAC adsorption with ion exchange media in a variety of background water matrices. Information will also be provided regarding the scale-up of bench and pilot scale data to full-scale systems, along with unique lessons learned associated with the operation of such systems. Full-scale design optimization practices will be discussed that have been proven and are continuing to evolve to meet regulatory standards.

Presenters

Les Cordone, PE

Les is Vice President and Manager of Parsons’ Industrial Water/Wastewater Treatment Practice.
He has been active in process development, detailed design, construction, and operation of industrial wastewater, groundwater, and leachate treatment systems for emerging contaminants around the globe for the past 37 years and has over 15 years of experience in the design, construction, and operation of treatment systems for the removal of PFAS compounds.

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