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Focus Areas

Addressing PFAS

Addressing PFAS contamination through integrated solutions to protect human health, preserve ecosystems, and advance innovation in alternatives.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of 15,000+ human-made synthetic chemicals that have garnered significant attention due to their widespread use and persistence in the environment. Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” these compounds are extremely stable and therefore persist in the environment and human body for extended periods of time.  

Whether you are a manufacturer searching for a PFAS replacement, a utility company needing to ensure compliance with regulations, or a business wanting to ensure access to clean drinking water, we will partner with you on a custom solution. Our comprehensive and scientific approach aims to tackle four critical aspects of the PFAS problem—Testing, Assessment, Remediation, and Alternatives.  

Learn More About Our PFAS Services

  • Leveraging more than 120,000 square feet of advanced laboratory equipment and novel techniques including targeted and nontargeted analyses
  • Collecting and analyzing PFAS in biological and environmental samples
  • Detecting the presence of and confirming type of PFAS in water, air, soil, and human tissue
  • Supporting compliance with regulatory standards & creating reference standards 
  • Conducting longitudinal studies to understand exposure and the human health impacts on specific populations
  • Modeling and analyzing economic impacts of contamination on supply chains
  • Completing exposure, site, and risk assessments to inform policy development and decision-making 
  • Removing contaminants using solvents or other methods
  • Creating custom chemistries and tools for destruction and capture technologies 
  • Investigating and assessing replacement technologies and compounds to avoid unintended consequences 
  • Changing supply chain and manufacturing processes through safe and cost-effective alternatives