PFAS Treatment Costs and Operations Discussed by Sentinel Water Solutions President
What happened
Andrew Strassner, President of Sentinel Water Solutions, discussed the practical operations and maintenance requirements for utilities preparing for the EPA’s 4 ppt MCL regarding PFAS treatment. He compared granular activated carbon and ion exchange, detailing technical aspects like hydraulic loading rates and channeling risk. Strassner also outlined cost-saving strategies, noting that custom GAC reactivation can lower operational and maintenance costs by 30–50% and that adding a third vessel in series can reduce media use by over 60%.
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Why it matters
The discussion addresses the operational and financial challenges utilities face in meeting new regulatory standards for drinking water. The strategies presented by Sentinel Water Solutions relate directly to reducing the costs associated with PFAS treatment compliance.
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Who's involved
- AndrewPresident of Sentinel Water Solutions, providing expertise on PFAS treatment operations
- companyProvides turnkey PFAS treatment solutions for drinking water utilities
- governmentGovernment body setting the 4 ppt MCL for PFAS
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- companySpeculative
Utilities might see lower operational costs by utilizing custom GAC reactivation or optimizing vessel configurations for PFAS treatment
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