Managing PFAS Through a Carbon-Based Reuse Facility

Aurora Water’s Indirect Potable Reuse system has high PFAS concentrations that they are currently addressing by replacing its GAC more frequently. A recent project evaluated various treatment trains that can better manage the high PFAS and high TOC in its source water and pilot testing evaluated the feasibility of mixed media adsorbers with both GAC and Fluorosorb. This presentation will summarize the results of the analysis and show how PFAS drove the technology selection.

In this presentation the audience will:
• Understand typical challenges in meeting PFAS regulations with Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment
• Understand typical removals of PFAS through various treatment combinations
• Learn about Fluoro-sorb, a media specifically designed for PFAS removal
• See Rapid Small-Scale Column Testing and pilot testing results of PFAS removal through Fluoro-sorb
• See pilot testing results of mixed media adsorbers where Fluorosorb and GAC were installed and operated in the same adsorber column
• Understand the practical implications of mixed media adsorbers, specifically, if Fluoro-sorb is installed in the same contactor as other media (i.e., GAC)

Standard Presentation Presenters

Tyler Nading Water Reuse Technologist

Jacobs

Tyler Nading is a water reuse technologist with Jacobs.

Co-Authors (if applicable)

• Ann Malinaro
• Aurora Water