The Art of PFAS-Destruction in Reuse: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

The destruction of PFAS remains a critical hurdle in the remediation of PFAS impacted residuals generated in high pressure membrane applications for potable reuse. This presentation will discuss ongoing pilot studies on two different PFAS destruction technologies, namely Electrochemical oxidation (EO) and a novel UV-Advanced Reduction Process (UV-ARP). The studies provide critical data and insights into destruction efficiencies of each process.

Attendees will get to learn about novel destruction technologies for PFAS and how they performed in terms of destruction efficiency in different water matrices. The presentation will provide valuable data for utility staff and technology providers to enable further piloting and data collection. Attendees will learn about the novel technology, advanced reduction process (ARP), and its advantages in treating concentrate streams with a relatively familiar UV-based treatment. The studies will provide comparison of design implications, costs and scale up capabilities between electrochemical oxidation and ARPs and the key factors that drive the selection of destruction technologies in general

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Susheera Pochiraju Principal Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer

Susheera is a Principal Engineer in the drinking water and reuse group with Hazen and Sawyer. She works with conventional and advanced water treatment technologies. Her background include a wide range of projects including applied research, bench-scale studies, reuse pilots, and full-scale design of ozone, UV and advanced oxidation systems.

Conner Murray

Principal Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer

Dr. Murray has primarily worked on the application of chemical principles for advanced water treatment processes and the remediation of contaminated sites. He has worked extensively on the implementation of adsorption technologies for the treatment of PFAS.

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