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🔍 Struggling with PFAS Contamination? Discover how to tackle these persistent pollutants with our latest insights! Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," are synthetic compounds used for decades in various industrial applications due to their resistance to heat, water, and oil. This resilience has led to widespread environmental contamination, as PFAS are notoriously difficult to break down. Explore effective methods for addressing PFAS, including: - Techniques that use advanced materials for better filtration. - Innovative methods to break down harmful substances. - Natural processes that clean up contaminants. Stay informed and find solutions to manage these challenging pollutants. #PFASRemoval #WaterTreatment #InfinitaLab #EnvironmentalHealth

How resilience is our body against PFAS? ABC News has examined the growing concern of PFAS, known as the "forever chemical," and concurs that while industries can adapt and innovate, our bodies may not be as resilient. That's why we have developed a new technology that extracts 99% of regulated PFAS from water, soil, and biosolids, ultimately reducing their presence in our environment. Our solution can be seamlessly integrated into water, waste, and soil treatment facilities, ensuring a healthier future for everyone. https://hubs.li/Q02HVd9K0 While wait, when we can make a difference today! Contact us for a free consultation today: https://hubs.li/Q02HVd9K0 #Engineeringasustainablefuture #PFASFree #PFASSeparation #PFASTechnology

PFAS cycle Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are a family of nearly 5,000 chemicals now pervasive in the environment. Called “forever chemicals,” they do not break down and can bioaccumulate in both humans and other living organisms. Some PFAS are toxic. - https://lnkd.in/gmY6ph5x https://lnkd.in/gZr9r4Mc PFAS can contaminate the environment from many sources, including old landfills and industrial waste sites. It can then enter our bodies through water we drink and the fish and other foods we eat. To address the problem of PFAS pollution in the environment, it's important to understand how PFAS moves through the environment.

The article discusses the current problem of PFAS contamination, particularly in Maine's agricultural sector. It highlights how PFAS enter the environment through wastewater and solid waste, ultimately contaminating soil and agricultural products. As a result, it is not easy to eliminate PFAS simply by restricting their use in agricultural products. It also discusses recent regulatory efforts at the federal and state levels, including the EPA's water quality standards and Maine's proposed PFAS ban. The article concludes with a discussion of liability for PFAS contamination and future challenges in addressing this complex issue. In my opinion, we need to develop research on new innovative methods for #bioremediation of #PFAS, especially in water, to effectively and sustainably reduce global #contamination. https://lnkd.in/dJEEgAWt

🚱 #PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance) are emitted from landfill gas. PFAS are part of many products such as children’s clothing, cosmetics and #wastewater treatment sludge solids, ending up in landfills.    📰 A recent study shows that high concentrations of PFAS, the "forever chemicals", are released from #landfill through gaseous emissions, which are usually released untreated unlike leachates that can be treated with, e.g. reverse osmosis.    💡 The authors recommend to work on removal practices or including measures to burn the vapors or trap them for #energy production to lower the #impact on the #environment.

Check out our Source to Seas – Zero Pollution 2030 storymap on the 'forever chemicals' PFAS, and their impact in a European context!

Discover the story of PFAS, the 'forever chemicals,' and their impact in Europe in our Source to Seas – Zero Pollution 2030 project!

EPA 1828.3 Waste Classification Guideline now includes soil containing PFAS. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) includes a large group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in consumer products for over 50 years. These chemicals are an emerging contaminant of concern, PFAS substances are long lasting, mobile and water soluble meaning they can easily leach from soils into surface water and groundwater. These new guidelines help to assess the risk of PFAS and allow for safe and appropriate disposal of PFAS containing soils. See this recent article in NSW regarding PFAS in the states drinking water: https://lnkd.in/gmgHcysC

PFAS, invisible chemicals used in everyday products, enter landfills through manufacturing waste, wastewater, and more. The waste industry knows regulations, but new PFAS rules? They're tough! That's where Trihydro steps in. We're diving deep into the latest PFAS science to support our landfill clients. We help navigate complex regulations and develop effective PFAS management strategies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48hKMwr #PFAS #landfills #remediation

Here’s an excerpt from this “Fox News” article (and here’s the ‘hot spot’ map from the study): "The risk of having potentially harmful chemicals in your drinking water may depend on your zip code. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S. PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” due to how slowly they break down — are a group of chemicals used during industrial processes and the manufacturing of consumer products." #esg #water #foreverchemicals https://lnkd.in/e_Nt_jTv