Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and consumer products for decades. Known for their resistance to water, oil, and heat, PFAS have earned the nickname "forever chemicals" due to their persistence in the environment and their tendency to accumulate in the human body. Unfortunately, exposure to PFAS has been linked to a range of serious health concerns, including cancer, liver damage, and immune system dysfunction.
The ART-PFAS technology represents a significant advancement in the fight against PFAS pollution, offering a reliable and efficient method for restoring contaminated sites to safety.
ART-PFAS technology has been developed and implemented as an in-situ remedy for the removal of PFAS and PFOA "forever chemicals" from the groundwater using simple yet effective processes. This remedial measure builds on the well- established and recognized circulating well concepts of the ART In-Well Technologies, with adaptations for the unique properties of PFAS and PFOA compounds.
The ART-PFAS technology relies on maximizing the production of foam within the well followed by extraction and collection of foam via vacuum. The foam represents a liquid concentrate of the PFAS contamination from the formation and can then be transported for treatment on or off-site.
Unlike other available PFAS remediation technologies, ART-PFAS eliminates the need to pump large quantities of sub-surface water for disposal or on-site treatment, which is extremely costly. Our technology enhances the capture of PFAS contamination from surrounding area to the ART well using the dynamic sub-surface circulation design.
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