The Hidden Costs of PFAS Remediation: Energy, Waste, and Long-Term Viability

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Co-hosted by RemPlex and the Sustainable Remediation Forum (SURF), this seminar will explore the environmental footprint of treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.

PFAS management presents many challenges, from uncertainties about human health risks and contaminant behavior to the effectiveness of treatment technologies and the demands of evolving regulatory frameworks. As practitioners, regulators, and stakeholders work through these complexities, it is essential to consider the environmental footprint of selected remedies. Presenters Paige Molzahn and Jeff Bamer will discuss the energy demands, waste generation, and broader environmental impacts of PFAS treatment technologies, offering insights into how these factors—alongside the regulatory context—should shape decision-making around remediation.