PFAS Treatment in Water and Industrial Systems

Mobile Solutions for Industry

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Filtration skid for the decontamination of PFAS-contaminated circuits.

Decontamination of PFAS-Contaminated Industrial Systems

Mobile PFAS treatment for industrial wastewater

Mobile PFAS Treatment for Industrial Water

Decontamination of PFAS-Contaminated Industrial Systems

The transition to fluorine-free systems requires more than simply draining the equipment. PFAS residues can remain embedded in industrial components, continuing to jeopardize user health and the compliance of future discharges.

Decontamination of PFAS-contaminated industrial circuits.

A tailor-made solution for the decontamination of industrial systems

Draining PFAS-containing firefighting foam (AFFF) alone is not enough to eliminate contamination risks. Residues can remain trapped in storage tanks, pipework, proportioning systems and spray nozzles.

The same applies to industrial processes: transitioning to PFAS-free formulations requires effective removal of residual contamination, followed by thorough flushing and complete decontamination of the associated systems and equipment.

To ensure a safe transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams (SFFF) or PFAS-free manufacturing processes, CTP Environment Group offers PFASnet, a fully tailored cleaning and decontamination service.

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CTP environnement’s PFAS intervention methodology

Our Rapid and Safe Intervention Methodology

Our proven approach combines recognised expertise, robust field-tested technologies, and an effective, validated decontamination agent. Supported by an on-site analytical protocol that enables precise process control and ensures compliant results, it guarantees the removal of PFAS and other micropollutants from all types of industrial systems:

  • Fire protection systems: Targeted intervention during the replacement of your firefighting foam concentrates. We drain the system, clean the internal surfaces of storage tanks using a decontamination agent combined with high-pressure water jetting, and decontaminate the pipework through a controlled chemical circulation process designed to minimise effluent volumes.

  • Process systems: Support throughout the transition phase, including initial assessment, detailed diagnosis and full characterisation of your installations. Once the system has been fully assessed and brought under control, the same decontamination procedure is implemented, supported by analytical monitoring and designed to minimise effluent volumes.

Process PFASNET of PFAS decontamination and industrial circuit cleaning

The PFASnet® Advantage

To ensure maximum efficiency, we have developed PFASnet®, a highly effective chemical reagent specifically formulated for this purpose. This proprietary (ça depend de ce que tu veux dire, mais exclusive ça insiste sur “rare”, alors que proprietary ça met l’accent sur développé en interne, appartenant à CTP) product removes even the most persistent fluorinated compounds and, where necessary, minimises foaming in the solution to be drained.

Your Benefits :

  • Drastic reduction of fluorinated foam residues in your systems.
  • Proven procedure supported by analytical monitoring at every stage.
  • Controlled,compliant results.
  • Reduced effluent volumes.
  • On-site analytical option available, , providing results within minutes for improved cleaning quality control.

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Mobile PFAS Treatment for Industrial Water

Every effluent is unique. That is why our approach to treating PFAS-contaminated water does not rely on a single technology, but on advanced engineering tailored to your specific site conditions. With our PFASMOBIL® range, we provide dedicated mobile equipment to treat PFAS effectively and directly on your site.

CTP environnement’s iterative approach to PFAS treatment

A Modular, Scalable and Iterative Design

At CTP Environment, we believe that water treatment requires complete flexibility. Our treatment solutions can be deployed individually or in combination to provide the most appropriate technical and/or cost-effective response, based on your specific needs, the concentration of contaminants in your effluents and the discharge standards you are required to meet.

Our iterative, analytical approach allows us to test, adjust and validate the treatment process on-site:

  1. Characterisation and laboratory testing : Assessment of regulatory requirements, analysis of your samples, and laboratory testing of jointly defined protocols, using either a single treatment process or a combination of technologies.
  2. On-site pilot testing (where required): System sizing at flow rates below 5 m³/h to validate laboratory results, determine operating costs (electricity, reagents, treatment media, waste management, etc.), compare the treatment processes tested, and select the final treatment configuration for on-site deployment.
  1. Deployment of the industrial solution: Standard on-site mobile treatment for flow rates ranging from 10 to 50 m³/h.

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CTP environnement Group mobile PFAS treatment unit

Our Proven Treatment Technologies

We combine the best available technologies to target the full spectrum of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances:

  • Foam fractionation: A particularly effective and cost-efficient solution for removing long-chain PFAS while reducing the foaming tendency of the effluent to be treated.
  • Physicochemical treatment, clarification and filtration: These processes remove other pollutants to maximise the performance of downstream treatment technologies.
  • Activated carbon adsorption, potentially combined with ion-exchange resins: An effective solution for removing both long- and short-chain PFAS, using straightforward technologies that help achieve regulatory compliance, even under the strictest requirements, provided media saturation is properly managed.
  • Ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis: A final membrane barrier delivering highly effective,stable removal performance, while requiring careful management of energy consumption and by-product generation.

Finally, we provide on-site analytical monitoring, sampling and testing to optimize treatment and reduce decision-making times, storage requirements and costs.

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FAQ

Why Treat PFAS?

Anticipate regulatory requirements, protect the health of your employees and your brand reputation, and preserve the surrounding environment.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often referred to as “forever chemicals”, are industrially derived chemical compounds that are extremely resistant to natural degradation. Their high persistence in the environment combined with their toxicity represent a major public health and environmental challenge, leading to an unprecedented acceleration of regulatory frameworks.

Industrial Sectors Most Exposed

Due to the extensive use of specific processes or fluids, several sectors are particularly affected:

  • Airports, Defence and Security: Historical use of AFFF firefighting foams.
  • Chemical and Petrochemical Industries: Synthesis processes, lubricants and process fluids.
  • Surface Treatment and Electroplating: Fluorinated surfactants used in pickling baths.
  • Textiles, Paper and Board, and Electronics: Waterproofing agents, water-repellent treatments and etching agents.
  • Local Authorities and Wastewater Treatment Plants: Indirectly affected downstream of industrial areas.

Can All PFAS Be Treated in the Same Way?

Depending on their chain length, whether short or long, their presence individually or in mixtures, and the presence of other pollutants, PFAS respond differently to the various treatment technologies that can be deployed by CTP.

Each effluent must therefore undergo a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate treatment process.

Can All PFAS Be Treated in the Same Way?

Depending on their chain length, whether short or long, their presence individually or in mixtures, and the presence of other pollutants, PFAS respond differently to the various treatment technologies that can be deployed by CTP.

Each effluent must therefore undergo a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate treatment process.

What Are the Discharge Standards for Industrial Operators?

For industrial facilities emitting PFAS, the French national reduction pathway is:

  • A 70% reduction by early 2028.
  • Progress towards the elimination of PFAS discharges by 2030.

What Types of Situations Does CTP Manage?

  • Industries managing occasional volumes of PFAS-contaminated effluent, such as during the replacement of firefighting products, surface treatment operations or the management of historical residues.
  • Industries generating PFAS daily through their processes, until an alternative is developed, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, producers of fluorinated gas, polymer and coatings.
  • Industries whose incoming site water supply is contaminated.

What Is CTP’s PFAS Treatment Strategy?

  • Separate and treat PFAS on site to produce a compliant effluent suitable for discharge.
  • Minimise the volume of by-products requiring destruction following separation or treatment processes, including foams, sludge and concentrates.

How Is the Mobile Equipment Fleet Managed?

  • Deployment of dedicated treatment units.
  • Inclusion within our proposals of ADR transport costs, draining and cleaning of the units at our workshops, as well as associated costs such as collective and personal protective equipment and the management of generated waste.

Expert Testimonials

Thibaut, Export Business Developer

"Water pollution from PFAS-containing products has become a major industrial and societal challenge.

Building on our recognized expertise in providing mobile, modular, and scalable solutions, we offer a flexible, turnkey service.

Each proposed treatment is optimized, incorporating physical and/or physico-chemical solutions, equipment, and services aligned with a sustainable life cycle, integrating all our partners.

These robust solutions can be deployed rapidly to meet the needs of manufacturers and local authorities."

Marie, Head of Technical Expertise

"PFAS treatment in effluents is complex to design and implement due to:
The diversity of chemical species classified as PFAS and the variety of effluent types.
Evolving regulations: 20 PFAS species classified in France, 50 worldwide, and more to come.
Very low or yet-to-be-defined regulatory discharge thresholds (often around 0.1 µg/L).
Challenging final disposal requirements.

Several types of technology exist ; thermal, membrane, physical, and/or chemical. Thermal and membrane solutions are not cost-effective in terms of energy and financial sustainability, unless combined with physico-chemical or physical solutions."

Thibault, Director of Innovation & Development

"In the absence of established parameters (variation in effluent composition, discharge or reuse thresholds), the ideal approach is to conduct on-site pilot trials.

Depending on the needs of industrial companies, local authorities, or regulatory authorities, we adopt an iterative and analytical approach to deploying equipment, field measurement devices, and intervention teams capable of defining the most effective PFAS treatment process and achievable limits.

The water quality / energy consumption / waste management balance is always adapted to meet our clients’ expectations."

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