Project Start: January 2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) constitute a large family of fluorinated chemicals, exceeding several thousand that might be in commercial use or the environment, that vary widely in their chemical and physical properties. The persistence and mobility of some PFAS, combined with decades of widespread use in industrial processes, certain types of firefighting foams, and consumer products, have resulted in their being present in environmental media at trace levels across the globe.
What are the barriers to overcome?
ITRC has identified, interpreted and shared new and innovative PFAS treatment technologies for several years in multiple documents and trainings. PFAS treatment technologies that remove, destroy, and manage PFAS continue to advance as the science evolves and promoting these technologies is becoming even more important as more regulatory actions are being implemented in the U.S.
PFAS treatment and remediation faces several barriers:
- Limited compatibility of existing technologies
- Verification of treatment effectiveness
- Residual management
- Regulatory and technical uncertainty
How will we overcome the barriers?
This team will develop new, comprehensive resources and educational materials that will include information about innovative PFAS treatment technologies, performance verification strategies and frameworks, and strategies for managing PFAS treatment residuals.
Note: The project team proposal outlines the initial scope and intended deliverables. As the team begins its work and collaboration, the final project scope, deliverables, and content may be adjusted to best meet the needs of ITRC members and the environmental community.
Team Leaders
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Program Advisors
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