Advancing Environmental Protection: SCS Engineers’ Success in Designing and Constructing a Landfill Leachate and Wastewater PFAS Treatment Facility at Champ Landfill, a Waste Connections Company, in partnership with ECT2 .
In partnership with ECT2, SCS Engineers’ participation in the design and construction of the PFAS treatment facility at Champ Landfill, a Waste Connections Company in St. Louis, MO, marked a significant milestone for our client. This project presented us with the challenge of addressing environmental concerns and regulatory requirements related to PFAS contamination in the landfill’s wastewater.
We approached this challenge with careful planning, coordination with government agencies for permits, and effective construction management to ensure the successful completion of the project. Our team worked diligently to design and construct a treatment facility that met all regulatory requirements and used advanced proprietary equipment to effectively remove PFAS from the leachate.
The ECT2 leachate – wastewater treatment process involves intercepting wastewater at an average flow rate of 73 gallons per minute, with peak flow rates of up to 81 gallons per minute. After removal of the PFAS, the wastewater discharges back to the original sanitary sewer system, where it continues to a wastewater treatment facility for final treatment. The process removes the PFAS from the leachate – wastewater, which is critical since landfills are passive receivers of PFAS ladened products by consumers and industry.
SCS’s contributions to the design and construction of this facility highlight our part in the application of advanced technology and newly developed processes implemented in the PFAS treatment facility at Champ Landfill, showcasing our commitment to utilizing the best available tools and technology for environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
The outcomes of this project were highly successful. The new wastewater treatment facility was completed within the specified timeframe and budget, providing Waste Connections with a full-service solution to manage PFAS contamination at Champ Landfill. This solution contributed to environmental protection, ensured current and future regulatory compliance, and improved waste management practices at the site. We’ll step you through the ECT2 system below.
Overall, our participation in this project demonstrates SCS Engineers’ role in applying advanced technology and efficient processes to handle complex construction projects and deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients. The successful collaboration between SCS and ECT2 showcased the expertise and capabilities of both parties, further solidifying our reputation as a trusted partner in environmental construction projects. For detailed information please contact SCS Engineers at .
PFAS Removal Process of the Landfill Leachate – Wastewater PFAS Treatment Facility at Champ Landfill
1. Intake – Landfill leachate, or influent water, pumps into the equalization tank. 2. FOAM-X Fractionator – Leachate pumps into the fractionator; PFAS rises to the top as foamate. PFAS foamate gets skimmed off, and the remaining leachate pumps into the break tank. 3. Next, the leachate pumps into a second fractionator to remove the remaining PFAS.
4. A foamate tank with collected PFAS is where the bubbles in the foam pop and return to a liquid state.
5. SuperLoaders capture PFAS from the liquid foamate stream, then discharge treated foamate to the head of the plant for reprocessing with leachate. 6. Treated leachate from the fractionator pumps (Steps 2 & 3) goes to a POTW, sewage treatment facility, or holding tank.
Additional Landfill Leachate and Wastewater PFAS Treatment Resources:
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Navigating PFAS Compliance: Landfills and CERCLA – February 8, 2024 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focuses on strengthening the regulation of PFAS chemicals, potentially including establishing enforceable limits on these substances in drinking water and other environmental media …
Navigating PFAS Compliance: Landfills – January 30, 2024 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a broad-ranging PFAS Strategic Roadmap aimed at effectively managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in diverse environments, including air, water, soil, …
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We approached this challenge with careful planning, coordination with government agencies for permits, and effective construction management to ensure the successful completion of the project. Our team worked diligently to design and construct a treatment facility that met all regulatory requirements and used advanced proprietary equipment to effectively remove PFAS from the leachate.
SCS’s contributions to the design and construction of this facility highlight our part in the application of advanced technology and newly developed processes implemented in the PFAS treatment facility at Champ Landfill, showcasing our commitment to utilizing the best available tools and technology for environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Overall, our participation in this project demonstrates SCS Engineers’ role in applying advanced technology and efficient processes to handle complex construction projects and deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients. The successful collaboration between SCS and ECT2 showcased the expertise and capabilities of both parties, further solidifying our reputation as a trusted partner in environmental construction projects. For detailed information please contact SCS Engineers at .
