PFAS Solutions
PFAS are persistent chemicals found in soil, groundwater, and surface water across a wide range of industries and applications, from manufacturing and firefighting foams to landfills and wastewater treatment. As regulations and science continue to evolve, we help clients understand, manage, and reduce PFAS risks through proven expertise, innovative technologies, and practical remediation solutions.
Our Approach And PFAS Expertise
PFAS challenges require more than a single solution. Drawing on decades of experience managing complex environmental contaminants, we combine technical expertise, practical innovation, regulatory insight, and proven technologies to address PFAS throughout its lifecycle.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in hydrogeology, human and ecological risk assessment, water and wastewater treatment, remediation, modeling, and risk communication. We help clients:
- Assess PFAS impacts and potential liabilities
- Investigate and characterize contaminated sites
- Evaluate treatment and remediation options
- Navigate evolving regulatory requirements
- Implement effective treatment and remediation strategies
- Communicate risk to stakeholders and communities
AFFF Transition Solutions
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has historically been used to suppress fuel-based fires at airports, military installations, and fire-training facilities. Because many AFFF formulations contain PFAS, organizations are increasingly transitioning to fluorine-free alternatives.
Parsons helps military and civilian aviation clients transition safely from legacy AFFF while maintaining operational readiness and meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
Our Transition Approach
Assess
Evaluate existing firefighting foam systems, infrastructure, and potential PFAS impacts.
Plan
Develop a transition strategy and identify an appropriate fluorine-free alternative.
Prepare
Ready equipment, infrastructure, personnel, and operational procedures.
Implement
Complete the transition while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
PFAS Innovation And Insights
We invest in research and development to advance how PFAS are detected, managed, treated, and destroyed. Our research includes collaboration with leading organizations on destruction technologies, analytical tools, and testing methods. Within our treatability laboratory, we evaluate and optimize filtration technologies for PFAS ranging from PFOS and PFOA to emerging replacement compounds such as GenX.
Our PFAS investigations and data analysis have also supported research through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program.
Advanced Expertise
Water And Wastewater Solutions
Water is the life source of every community, and our mission is to help preserve it by creating and maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable water facilities and processes.
PFAS Treatment: Real-World Experience With Ex-Situ Treatment And In-Situ Research And Development
Technical Webinar Series Background/Objectives This is the third presentation of a three-part series to discuss per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The first two parts presented the industries’ current understanding of […]
Mitigating PFAS: Changing The Paradigm
Our environmental experts are working hard to find new ways to help our clients mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, including researching new methods to destroy these non-degrading contaminants. […]
Breaking Down PFAS One Bond At A Time
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) possess both water and oil repelling properties making them commercially useful for a variety of industries. It is specifically due to these properties that they […]
Parsons And Battelle Deliver Industry-Leading PFAS Investigation Capabilities
CENTREVILLE, Va. (February 17, 2021) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company has entered into a collaborative agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle) to combine Parsons’ unique […]
A Breakthrough For AFFF Decontamination In Fire Suppression
Explore how aqueous film forming foams work in fixed fire suppression systems, the health risks of PFAS, and how PerfluorAd™ can help.
“Forever Chemicals” No More: Delivering Innovative PFAS Destruction Solutions
Explore innovative PFAS destruction solutions with our team. Discover how we tackle environmental challenges with effective technology.
Thermal Remediation
Explore the power of thermal remediation for effective contaminant removal from soil and groundwater in various environments.
Cleaning AFFF-impacted Fire Suppression Systems: Comparing Triple Water Rinse Versus Our Method
Learn about AFFF removal and the challenges of eliminating PFAS from firefighting systems with effective solutions.
Environmental Water Solutions
Our team has delivered solutions for some of the most complex water projects, including groundwater remediation and sediment remediation.
Let’s Solve PFAS Challenges Together
Partner with us to manage PFAS risk, navigate evolving requirements, and implement practical, lasting solutions.
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