Thank you Charlie Gordon for continuing the PFAS discussions

Thank you to Charlie Gordon from ECT 2 for your fantastic overview of PFAS remediation in groundwater. This topic drew another huge crowd. The session provided valuable insight into both the science and the real-world application of treatment technologies, grounded in long-term operational experience.

Key takeaways included:

• PFAS remains a significant and technically complex challenge, requiring carefully tailored treatment approaches.
• Multiple technologies are available—including GAC, ion exchange, regenerable IX and emerging options—each suited to different site conditions and project durations.
• Comprehensive water quality data is essential to reduce design uncertainty, manage costs and optimise treatment performance.
• Clear, single compliance targets per compound help avoid unnecessary complexity and over-design.
• Regenerable ion exchange demonstrated strong long-term performance, offering effective removal of long- and short-chain PFAS, reduced waste generation and stable regeneration outcomes.
• Real-world case studies confirmed durability and consistency, with years of compliant operation and no resin degradation.
• There is no one-size-fits-all solution—successful PFAS remediation depends on good data, sound engineering and ongoing optimisation.

Overall, the presentation reinforced the importance of combining robust design, operational experience and forward-looking planning to deliver sustainable PFAS management outcomes.

Head to our website to view a recording of the webinar.