CHA Offers Full Service PFAS Consultancy and Engineering WASTE PROCESSING SOIL GROUNDWATER SURFACE WATER WASTEWATER FACILITIES INDUSTRIAL Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Sources HUMAN INGESTION CHA’s PFAS Hotline: (804) 412-8871
Recent PFAS Projects
• Landfill, Salina, NY
• Brownfield Cleanup Project, Syracuse, NY
• Former Oak Mitsui Plant, Hoosick Falls, NY
• Albany Landfill, Albany, NY
• Former Chemical Plant, Schenectady, NY
• Active Manufacturing Facility, Greenwich, NY
• Chemical Facility, Rotterdam Junction, NY
• Finch-Queensbury Landfill, Queensbury, NY
• Astoria Power Facility, Astoria, NY
Reasons to Select CHA to Solve PFAS Issues
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products. If not managed correctly, these forever chemicals can seep into nature, potentially contaminating food and water.
For decades, CHA has helped public and private clients safeguard the environment and comply with regulations through a holistic approach to hazardous waste management. Our professionals collect and analyze samples, evaluate and mitigate risks of exposure, determine and manage liability, and design safe and effective remediation solutions to protect public health.
Knowledgeable in PFAS
• CHA completed dozens of PFAS projects
• Our PFAS experts are knowledgable in all areas, including: Ongoing regulatory developments at the federal and state levels Technology for sampling to treatment
Funding and management of public/stakeholders
Experts in Groundwater Analysis
• PFAS source identification
• PFAS movement in groundwater
Experienced in Treatability and Treatment Design
• Treatability study
• Treatment design
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• Funding support
• Stakeholder management
Media debriefs (as necessary)
Managing stakeholders (laboratories, state agencies, vendors and contractors)
Overview of CHA’s PFAS Engineering and Management Services
Sampling and Analysis
• Collect samples to identify the potential existence of PFAS issues
• Conduct complimentary lab and bench-scale testing by Battelle
Source Identification
• Trace source of PFAS in groundwater wells by installing test wells
• Develop and use groundwater models for path identification of PFAS after PFAS discharge/release
Funding/Cost Recovery
• Prepare funding applications for planning and construction of remedial measures
• Work with local funding agencies to secure the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill allocated through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Treatability/Treatment
• Use the Environmental Protection Agency’s treatability database and cost model
• Conduct treatability analysis, pilot and bench-scale testing for the most cost-effective solution
• Review blending as an option to reduce PFAS concentration
• Design and install above groundwater treatment technology using a cost-effective method among granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and membrane
• Plan for in-ground remedial options (if needed)
• Employ PFAS destruction using Battelle’s incineration technology (if needed)
Management
• Act as an extension of staff to manage media scrutiny and stakeholders’ inquiries
• Handle issuance of consumer notice and manage outward communication
Examples of CHA’s Water Treatment Plant Design Projects
GAC Project:
Southeast Regional Water Treatment Plant Major Upgrades
Seminole County, Sanford, Florida
Membrane Project:
6.0 MGD Microfiltration and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Addition
Bowling Green, Ohio
Ion Exchange Project:
Potable Water Treatment Selection and Development
St. Cloud, Florida
The PFAS Team
CHA’s Experts
Aziz Ahmed, PE Chief Engineer, Water Resources
Water resources management, analysis, treatability studies & treatment aahmed@chacompanies.com
Scott Smith, PE Chief Engineer, Environmental & Sustainability
Environmental management, analysis, groundwater movement ssmith@chacompanies.com
Robert Reiss, PhD, PE Principal Engineer
Water resources & water treatment creiss@chacompanies.com
Keith Cowan, PG Senior Principal Scientist Analysis & groundwater movement/modeling kcowan@chacompanies.com
Eric Hirschmann, PE Senior Engineer
Water resources management and treatability study ehirschmann@chacompanies.com
Mark Heckroth, ENV SP Senior Project Manager, Aviation Airport-related PFAS issues mheckroth@chacompanies.com
Battelle is a non-profit organization widely known for their expertise in PFAS solutions. CHA partnered with Battelle to make their experience and technology available to solve our client's PFAS issues.
