Achieving Complete Destruction Of PFAS Using electraCLEAR Process

Manufacturing facilities have historically been mandated to use per- and poly-fl uoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their operations. With recent tightening EPA and state regulations, manufacturers need cost-effective methods to capture and destroy legacy PFAS in wastewater, groundwater, and stormwater discharges. This need is critical as many publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) now refuse to accept waste streams containing such contaminants.

In early 2023, Lacks Enterprises Inc., a large automotive component supplier in the midwestern US, engaged Axine to address destruction of legacy PFAS compounds in wastewater from its manufacturing processes. Recognizing the potential impact of pending regulation, the Lacks team had already begun capturing and concentrating PFAS using the foam fractionation process developed and implemented on-site. To mitigate long-term risks and costs associated with offsite disposal, the site sought on-site destruction solutions and identifi ed Axine’s electraCLEAR™ technology for its safety and cost benefi ts over competing destruction alternatives.