Advanced PFAS Solutions for Municipal and Private Water Utilities
With the EPA’s new National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, the standard for "clean water" has changed. We provide the engineering precision and treatment expertise needed to meet strict MCLs, protect public health, and secure the future of your water supply.
Navigating the New Era of Water Quality Compliance
The establishment of enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds has created an immediate challenge for water purveyors. Utilities are now required to monitor, report, and—in many cases—install advanced treatment technologies to remove these "forever chemicals" to near-detectable limits.
Water directors and utility managers are currently facing:
Strict Monitoring Deadlines: New requirements for initial monitoring and recurring public notification.
Capital Intensity: The need for rapid infrastructure upgrades to existing treatment plants.
Public Trust Concerns: Communicating complex contamination risks to a concerned customer base.
Proven Treatment Technologies and System Design
PFAS Engineering Solutions specializes in the design, pilot testing, and implementation of high-efficiency water treatment systems. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach; we tailor every solution to your specific water chemistry and flow requirements.
Treatment Technology Selection: Expertise in Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Ion Exchange (IX), and Reverse Osmosis (RO) to determine the most cost-effective solution for your specific water profile.
Pilot Studies & Bench Testing: Conducting onsite pilot programs to verify removal efficiency and predict the "breakthrough" life of treatment media.
Full-Scale System Engineering: Complete design-build services for new treatment facilities or the seamless integration of PFAS removal into existing footprints.
Alternative Source Evaluation: Helping utilities identify and develop new, uncontaminated groundwater or surface water sources to reduce treatment burdens.
Global Resources for Local Water Security
As a division of NV5, we bring a vast network of hydrologists, civil engineers, and funding specialists to every project. We assist utilities not only with the engineering but also with navigating the complex world of federal and state grants (such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) to help offset the costs of PFAS remediation. Our institutional scale ensures that your community has a partner capable of managing the project from initial testing through decades of operation.
Achieve Compliance. Protect Your Community.
The clock is ticking on new EPA monitoring and treatment deadlines. Our team is ready to evaluate your current system and design a compliant, sustainable water treatment strategy.