Perma-Fix Destroys 1,500 Gallons of PFAS at DOE Paducah Site with 99.9999% Efficiency
Perma-Fix Environmental Services treated 1,500 gallons of PFAS-contaminated liquid for Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership at the DOE Paducah Site using its patent-pending Perma-FAS destruction technology. The water-based process achieves 99.9999% destruction efficiency and positions Perma-Fix to pursue additional government and commercial remediation contracts.
1. Project Completion and Scope
Perma-Fix completed a PFAS treatment project for Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership at the DOE’s Paducah Site, handling two tasks: transportation and treatment of legacy AFFF and onsite remediation of a PFAS tank and bladder. The firm received and processed 1,500 gallons of contaminated liquid, showcasing its ability to manage complex waste streams under government cleanup programs.
2. Perma-FAS Technology Details
The proprietary Perma-FAS process is a water-based catalytic treatment that mineralizes carbon-fluorine bonds at slightly elevated temperatures, producing a lean water stream for conventional disposal and recycling reactants for efficiency. Historical data indicates the system achieves up to six-nines (99.9999%) destruction of PFAS compounds under optimal conditions.
3. Implications for Remediation Market
Successful execution for a DOE contractor underscores Perma-Fix’s leadership in PFAS destruction and strengthens its profile for future government-funded cleanup contracts. With regulatory scrutiny on PFAS intensifying, the company is well positioned to capture growing demand in both public remediation projects and commercial waste management opportunities.