PFAS, or forever chemicals, are long-lasting chemicals that are extremely resistant to degradation and elimination. These thousands of per- and polyluoroalkyl chemicals can resist grease, water, and heat, making them extremely valuable for commercial, industrial, and consumer applications. However, it also makes them extremely difficult to manage, remediate, and treat. At Cactus Environmental, we provide complete remediation services for hazardous, toxic, and difficult-to-handle site cleanups. Learn more about how we can help with your PFAS remediation and treatment needs in Dallas.

PFAS Remediation, Disposal, Cleanup, and Replacement

PFAS site contamination is dangerous. These chemicals can seep into the environment, contaminating the groundwater and soil and presenting hazardous conditions to people in and around your facility. While chemical remediation and removal processes can always be challenging, PFAS chemicals represent a uniquely difficult contamination threat because of the same reasons why companies produce and use them—they don’t easily degrade. There are many different ways PFAS can contaminate your properties and work sites. Industrial manufacturing of PFAS or products that incorporate PFAS directly increases the risk of accidental spills and the release of chemicals through waste processes. Teflon manufacturing can heavily release PFAS into the atmosphere if not properly managed. But PFAS can also affect your site through heavy and repeated exposure to firefighting foams or if rubbish with PFAS is improperly disposed of at a site. At Cactus Environmental Services, we provide comprehensive site assessment, PFAS waste cleanup, and disposal as part of our remediation services. Our services include:
  • Sampling PFAS sites to zero in on contaminated sites and contamination levels
  • Excavating and incinerating contaminated soil
  • Testing groundwater for contamination and treating it to counteract or remove chemicals
  • Gathering contaminated materials and waste for off-site mitigation and disposal
  • Repeated assessments and site testing to guarantee that remediated areas fall within acceptable levels

Risks Associated With PFAS

PFAS can present a significant health risk to anyone routinely exposed to the chemicals, especially if the chemicals are in the soil, air, or liquid. Some of the biggest known hazards associated with PFAS include the following:
  • Increased risk of developing cancer, especially kidney cancer and cancer in reproductive organs
  • Development issues in both children exposed to PFAS and children born to parents exposed to PFAS
  • Direct reproductive issues, such as lower fertility and increased risks of preeclampsia
  • Negative impacts on liver enzymes, cholesterol, and blood pressure
  • Lower immune health
All of these conditions can be long-term, permanent, and life-changing. By getting professional services to assess your sites, provide a comprehensive remediation plan, and follow through on site cleanup and waste removal, you can help keep your local community safer from PFAS exposure and these health outcomes. There is no one single mechanism for PFAS-related site contamination. Production and manufacturing can release chemicals into the air, which then fall to the ground and contaminate the soil and groundwater. The release of PFAS can contaminate the water table or soil, as well. Not only do these chemicals directly affect the safety of organisms nearby, but they can work their way into the wider community and the food chain.

The Treatment Technologies We Use

At Cactus Environment Services, we use a comprehensive array of tools and processes to fully remediate PFAS-contaminated sites. Technologies used to treat PFAS sites include:
  • Granular activated carbon (GAC) products to absorb PFAS and remove PFAS from water
  • Ion exchange and membrane water treatment processes
  • Electrochemical treatments and advanced oxidation processes that oxidize PFAS, converting them into less dangerous chemicals
  • Bioremediation and thermal treatment processes to treat the soil
  • Destructive treatments to break down carbon-absorbed or filtered-out PFAS

Contact Us at Cactus Environmental Services to Learn More About Our PFAS Remediation & Treatment

PFAS site contamination is dangerous for everyone in the area, and it has long-lasting health effects when it’s in the water and soil. Reach out to us at Cactus Environmental Services for a prompt site assessment and a thorough remediation plan.
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