PFAS Assessment and Mitigation Solutions from Battelle

"Most people in the United States have one or more specific PFAS in their blood, especially PFOS and PFOA." Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry website

Integrated, Science-Enabling Solutions

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in the United States in a variety of applications, and there are concerns about widespread contamination, environmental risks and human health implications. Battelle’s unmatched technical expertise, capabilities and facilities provide cost-effective solutions to address this challenge.

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A State-of-the-Science Report

Because of the pervasive use and persistent nature of PFAS, there is widespread human exposure. Battelle dives right into this topic in our white paper focused on PFAS and human health.

Download the paper to get a better understanding of human exposures to PFAS and the related health concerns. The information covered includes the main pathways through which people are exposed, as well as the health effects most commonly studied and reported.

PFAS, PFOA, PFOS Assessment, Mitigation, Remediation and Restoration

Accredited PFAS Lab

We apply rigorous quality controls to accurately measure even trace levels of PFAS in a variety of matrices including sediments, soils, water, leachate, biological tissues and drinking water. We are proud to say our laboratory in Norwell, Massachusetts, is one of only a few to have NELAP and DoD ELAP accreditation.

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PFAS vs. Past Contaminants

PFAS are significantly different than other environmental contaminants that have been dealt with in the past. Why? The strong carbon-fluorine (C-F) bond is what makes these compounds so useful in applications such as non-stick coatings and firefighting foams. But it also is what makes them difficult to remediate in the environment.

Check out the other ways PFAS are difficult to address

Leading New Discoveries

Battelle is a company like no other. Our credibility is based on independence and objectivity. For 90 years, our clients have sought our independent, candid and innovative approach to solving problems. As a result, Battelle offers an unbiased perspective in the design and implementation stages of restoration activities.

As a research institution, Battelle is uniquely qualified – we have the capability to solve new challenges with the novel science that is needed with basic research, but we are nimble and moving forward to find solutions quickly, testing them not in research projects, but in the field.

Fate & Transport Modeling

PFAS groundwater transport simulator

Fingerprinting

Identifying the distinct structural and isomeric pattern of PFAS chemicals

GAC Regeneration

Novel method for removing PFAS from granular activated carbon (GAC) in water treatment systems

Passive Sampler

Simple-to-operate sampler for monitoring PFAS contamination in aquatic systems

Cutting Through the Complexity

Battelle offers optimized solutions for your toughest contamination challenges with objective, science-based answers. We bring together all the expertise you need, including fate and transport modeling, chemistry, environmental science, toxicology and data analytics to provide accurate, defensible data and objective analysis.

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