The Future of Biosolids Management: How to Stay Compliant with PFAS Regulations
The landscape of biosolids management is changing rapidly due to increasing scrutiny of PFAS contamination in biosolids. Land spreading bans in states like Maine and growing concerns about groundwater contamination mean more wastewater treatment plants (POTWs) may need to turn to Subtitle D landfill disposal.
But landfill disposal comes with challenges:
· Biosolids must pass the US EPA Paint Filter Test before being accepted for disposal.
· Excess moisture content can increase landfill tipping fees and transportation costs.
· PFAS-contaminated biosolids need containment solutions to reduce leachate risks.
Without the right dewatering solution, your facility could face landfill disposal restrictions, higher disposal costs, and operational impacts.
The Solution: PacTec’s Dewatering Solutions for PFAS-Contaminated Biosolids
At PacTec, we provide cutting-edge biosolids dewatering solutions that help wastewater treatment plants comply with US EPA and State landfill requirements while reducing transportation and disposal costs.
How Our Dewatering Solutions Help Your Facility:
-Ensure Compliance – Our dewatering filters and bags help biosolids meet the US EPA Paint Filter Test requirements, making them eligible for landfill disposal.
- Reduce PFAS Risks – By removing excess water, we help minimize leachate concerns in Subtitle D landfills.
- Lower Costs – Reducing water weight in biosolids means lower transportation and tipping fees.
- Easy to Implement – Our solutions integrate seamlessly into existing biosolids processing workflows.
Explore Our Solutions (Click each for more information):
• DePac – An efficient gravity dewatering system that uses a series of screens that effectively convert conventional roll-off containers into dewatering boxes in a way that can filter sludge well enough to pass the US EPA Paint Filter Test.
• SludgePac – Modular pressurized dewatering system that secures containment of PFAS-contaminated biosolids.
• GeoPac – Large-scale pressurized dewatering system that secures containment for high PFAS concentration biosolids.
• BermPac – Innovative portable spill containment solution that can come in various sizes and heights.
• TransLiner – Our original innovation from 1989, the TransLiner is a form-fit container liner that we can deliver in various sizes and mil thicknesses.
With PFAS restrictions tightening, wastewater treatment plants must take action now to secure cost-effective, compliant biosolids management strategies.
Stay Ahead of Regulations with PacTec
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