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The Environmental Group Limited
Extracting more than 99% of PFAS from
Water, Soil & Biosolids
As PFAS regulations become tighter and Australian waste management organisations struggle to stay operational, our Australian patented technology removes more than 99% of PFAS from water, soil and biosolids.
Positive environmental impact across industries
The Facts about our PFAS Separation Technology
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The Facts about our PFAS Separation Technology
Our PFAS Separation technology, reduces PFAS outputs to 0.1% of its original size, reducing transport cost between jurisdictions and PFAS exposure to the community.
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- On-Site PFAS Treatment Plant
- On-Site PFAS Treatment Plant
Water residues from waste or landfills are often contaminated with PFAS and enter our waterways without proper assessment or PFAS extraction treatment.
Leachate
PFAS can enter groundwater through sources like industrial discharges, firefighting foams, and the use of certain products.
Groundwater
Through the transformation from waste to biosolids, not only valuable resources but also PFAS (if not extracted) is reentering the environment
Biosolids
Byproducts of wastewater are often contaminated with PFAS and are released without treatment.
Sewer Sludges
Many industrial building sites, are exposed to PFAS contaminated soil.
Contaminated Soil
- PFAS extraction system for soil and water
- No PFAS storage requirements
- Risk Reduction to community
- Reduction of PFAS transport requirements
- Cost effective and efficient
- Your discharge insurance
- Ammonia stripping capabilities
- 99% reduced emission
- Reduction of PFAS to 1% of original input
- No human intervention required
- Internalised - no need for EPA certifications
- Modular system - build to your specifications
- Taking care of your bio soils
- Environmental friendly Foam Fractionation
- PFAS extraction system for soil and water
- No PFAS storage requirements
- Risk Reduction to community
- Reduction of PFAS transport requirements
- Cost effective and efficient
- Your discharge insurance
- Ammonia stripping capabilities
- 99% reduced emission
- Reduction of PFAS to 1% of original input
- No human intervention required
- Internalised - no need for EPA certifications
- Modular system - build to your specifications
- Taking care of your bio soils
- Environmental friendly Foam Fractionation
Extraction and removal of PFAS has never been easier
Reducing 1 megalitre of PFAS-contaminated water to
1/2 kg of concentrated PFAS-contaminated material for easy disposal.
Extraction and removal of PFAS has never been easier
Reducing 1 megalitre of PFAS-contaminated water to
1/2 kg of concentrated PFAS-contaminated material for easy disposal.
Effective PFAS Treatment – Extracting 99% of PFAS
- Effortless operation with a sealed system.
- No human intervention required.
- Low operating expenses.
- Module-base system – configurable to your site, needs and requirements.
- Zero additional waste streams generated.
- Know your PFAS-contamination levels.
- Your insurance against PFAS contaminates.
- Uninterrupted operation 24/7.
- Seamlessly integrates with existing processes.
- Continuous monitoring and assessment of PFAS levels.
Understanding the Pathways of PFAS Contamination
In recent years, the pervasive presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment has raised significant concerns about its impact on human health. Understanding how these chemicals enter the body is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies. Let’s delve into the pathways through which PFAS contamination occurs:
Drinking Water: One of the most common routes of PFAS exposure is through contaminated drinking water. PFAS compounds can infiltrate water sources from industrial discharges, firefighting foam, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. Once in water supplies, PFAS can accumulate in drinking water systems, exposing individuals to potential health risks upon consumption.
Food Contamination: PFAS can also enter the body through the consumption of contaminated food. These substances have been found in various food items, including seafood, dairy products, and crops irrigated with contaminated water. PFAS can bioaccumulate in animals and plants, leading to higher concentrations in the food chain and posing a risk to human health when consumed.
Airborne Exposure: Inhalation of airborne particles containing PFAS is another pathway of exposure. Industrial processes, such as manufacturing and incineration, can release PFAS into the air, where they can be inhaled or settle onto soil and water bodies. Individuals living near contaminated sites or industrial facilities may be at higher risk of airborne exposure to PFAS.
Consumer Products: PFAS are commonly used in consumer products for their water and oil-resistant properties. Items such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and food packaging can leach PFAS into the environment, leading to potential exposure through skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation of fumes.
Occupational Exposure: Workers in industries involved in the production or use of PFAS-containing products may face occupational exposure. This includes firefighters, manufacturers, and workers in industries using PFAS-based chemicals in manufacturing processes. Direct contact with PFAS or inhalation of contaminated air in workplace environments can pose significant health risks.
Understanding the Pathways of PFAS Contamination
In recent years, the pervasive presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment has raised significant concerns about its impact on human health. Understanding how these chemicals enter the body is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies. Let’s delve into the pathways through which PFAS contamination occurs:
Drinking Water: One of the most common routes of PFAS exposure is through contaminated drinking water. PFAS compounds can infiltrate water sources from industrial discharges, firefighting foam, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. Once in water supplies, PFAS can accumulate in drinking water systems, exposing individuals to potential health risks upon consumption.
Food Contamination: PFAS can also enter the body through the consumption of contaminated food. These substances have been found in various food items, including seafood, dairy products, and crops irrigated with contaminated water. PFAS can bioaccumulate in animals and plants, leading to higher concentrations in the food chain and posing a risk to human health when consumed.
Airborne Exposure: Inhalation of airborne particles containing PFAS is another pathway of exposure. Industrial processes, such as manufacturing and incineration, can release PFAS into the air, where they can be inhaled or settle onto soil and water bodies. Individuals living near contaminated sites or industrial facilities may be at higher risk of airborne exposure to PFAS.
Consumer Products: PFAS are commonly used in consumer products for their water and oil-resistant properties. Items such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and food packaging can leach PFAS into the environment, leading to potential exposure through skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation of fumes.
Occupational Exposure: Workers in industries involved in the production or use of PFAS-containing products may face occupational exposure. This includes firefighters, manufacturers, and workers in industries using PFAS-based chemicals in manufacturing processes. Direct contact with PFAS or inhalation of contaminated air in workplace environments can pose significant health risks.
Removing PFAS effectively from our environment
Our system integrates seamlessness in existing units and processes, being able to extract 99% of PFAS from your waste streams.
Research Based
Our research has shown that this new technology eliminates the drawbacks associated with existing PFAS treatment processes such as traditional absorption methods and the disposal of filtration materials.
The EGL Water system offers considerably higher throughput volumes compared to existing expensive technologies while maintaining its efficacy.
Using this technology, longstanding PFAS-contaminated soil and water discharging sites can now be cost-effectively remediated and made safe for future generations, avoid lingering legal liabilities.
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