Saltworks can help with PFAS problems, integrating solutions into existing or new wastewater processes. There is no single solution for PFAS-laden waters. We will study your problem and present you with options.
PFAS
REMOVAL
EVAPORATORS AND CRYSTALLIZERS
ULTRA-HIGH PRESSURE REVERSE OSMOSIS
TARGETED REMOVAL
& TREATMENT
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made carbon-fluorine chemicals, widely used in many industrial and household products. PFAS “forever chemicals” do not naturally degrade. They are highly dangerous to human health and the environment.
The accumulation and treatment of PFAS is facing heavy scrutiny in a number of sectors including industrial, municipal, and waste management. PFAS molecules are detected in many wastewaters, owing to their widespread uses in consumer and industrial products. Examples of waters containing PFAS include landfill leachate and aqueous film-forming foam stockpiles.
PFAS treatment systems need to be carefully engineered, with consideration of specific wastewater chemistry, co-contaminant removals, and the pros and the cons of different treatment options.
Alone, or together, there are multiple choices—including new advances—that need to considered to provide an optimal solution:
Saltworks can help you to develop new water treatment systems or upgrade existing ones to treat PFAS. Our treatment professionals will help you assess the cost and performance of relevant options. Contact us. Challenge us.
BrineRefine Chemical Softening
Smart, compact, modular chemical softening system that reduces costs with precision dosing and built-in solids management. Improves recovery and minimizes fouling risk with intelligent controls that communicate with downstream assets, like RO or evaporators.
SaltMaker
AirBreather
The first evaporator-crystallizer with no atmospheric contact, important for water with volatile organics. Choose between no liquid water return or clean water that is safe for discharge.
SaltMaker
VapComp
Compact and only requires power to operate. Combines Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology with robust system design, solids management, and self-cleaning automation.
XtremeRO/NF Brine
Concentrator
Next-generation water-maker and brine-concentrator based on reverse osmosis that achieves extreme freshwater recoveries, enabling cost-effective brine management and treatment of challenging organic-laden waters including oil & gas produced waters.
PFAS chemicals are often referred to as “forever chemicals” since they do not naturally degrade. PFAS are detected in wastewaters and landfill leachate due to their widespread uses in consumer and industrial products. They have made their way into some water supplies.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is the best available technology to treat landfill leachate for surface discharge. Possible trace volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ammonia emerging in the RO permeate can be removed with a polishing step to meet the highest discharge standards.
Saltworks has started commissioning what we believe is a first-of-its-kind plant, with much customer interest. The membrane concentrator makes extensive use of reverse osmosis – turbocharged.
Digester wastewaters are by-products of biogas production in anaerobic digesters. They require treatment prior to disposal. To meet regulation compliance, treatment options range from minor interventions such as selective contaminant removal, to major interventions such as minimum and zero liquid discharge (MLD/ZLD).