PFAS & Emerging Contaminants

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PFAS: The forever chemicals

What are they, where are they, and what can we do about them?

Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many others. They are found in many products, from firefighting foams, frying pans, and water- and stain-resistant clothing to dental floss, food-wrappers, and more. Evidence shows that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human and ecological health effects.

Our team assesses PFAS distribution in the environment, understands the risks, designs potable water and wastewater solutions, and aids in mitigating future impacts. This holistic approach to these emerging contaminants is of paramount importance for the effective management of exposure, risks, and liabilities.

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Planning for PFAS: How can we approach biosolids management amid changing regulations?

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Canada PFAS in the mining industry: Potential impacts, risks, and challenges

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The costs behind PFAS treatment for drinking water

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PFAS in drinking water: What utilities need to know about contaminants in water

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Impacts of the new PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) and what you can do

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PFAS in Canadian provinces: Where are the regulations?

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6 things wastewater treatment plant owners need to know about PFAS

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Investigating PFAS: Key concerns for sampling programs

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PFAS Investigations at Bulk Fuel Terminals and Refineries

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PFAS and the Energy Industry

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PFAS: Regulations and Treatment

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How can PFAS on a site affect insurance claims?

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What’s in a number? Understanding reported PFAS concentrations

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Developing solutions to handle PFAS—aka “forever chemicals”—it’s an evolving science

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PFAS 101: What you need to know about perfluoroalkylated substances—and why

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Forever chemicals: Understanding the risks of PFAS

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Forever chemicals: Understanding the risk of PFAS

We assess PFAS distribution in the environment, understand the risks, design potable water and wastewater solutions, and aid in mitigating future impacts. This holistic approach to these emerging contaminants is of paramount importance for the effective management of exposure, risks, and liabilities. Read More

Water treatment

Many water systems around the globe are finding PFAS in their water sources—and in some cases high levels. As testing continues to identify more affected areas, the true scale of contamination is yet to be determined. Along with our water community partners and collaborators, Stantec is working hard to improve PFAS treatment of drinking water.

Environmental services

PFAS are found in the environment in groundwater, surface water, soil, and sediment—and that means PFAS are also being found in the food chain, including in people, plants, and animals. We work with municipalities, industry, and federal agencies to support their management of PFAS related challenges. Our team offers site assessment, chemical fate review, transport, and risk evaluation, risk mitigation, remediation, stakeholder engagement, public outreach services, and more.

Research joint venture

Through the strategic Johns Hopkins University/Stantec Alliance, our research tests novel treatment technologies, validates innovative approaches, and mines data for meaningful trends at a rapid rate. Our detection limits and turnaround time for PFAS analysis are among the best in the world. This collaboration between the scientific and engineering communities drives innovative and sustainable solutions based on sound risk management.
Guidelines, standards, and regulations for specific PFAS in different types of environmental media continue to evolve internationally. Adopting a precautionary approach now is a safe bet.
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