Quick Facts
- An estimated ten million U.S. residents with drinking water supplies contaminated with PFAS above safety levels set by the U.S. EPA
- Studies have estimated 95 percent of the U.S. population has been exposed to PFAS and have measurable concentrations in their blood
EPA has defined PFAS as: “Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man‐made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s. PFOA and PFOS have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. Both chemicals are very persistent in the environment and in the human body – meaning they don’t break down and they can accumulate over time. There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.”
For the past 10 years, Sovereign has a performed numerous PFAS investigations and studies. Our capabilities include PFAS sampling, analysis and site assessments for federal, commercial, and private clients across the country. Sovereign provides technical support for the execution of a wide variety of PFAS projects conducted under CERCLA process related to PA/SI, RI/FS and Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA).
We have the knowledge and technical experts in hydrogeology, human health and ecological risk assessment, environmental media sampling and analysis, contaminant fate and transport, modeling, environmental state regulations, and report preparation.
In addition, Sovereign’s expertise includes the procurement, design, installation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of full-scale PFAS mitigation and treatment systems. Three proven PFAS treatment technologies implemented by Sovereign include granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX) and reverse osmosis (RO).
Our personnel are experienced in all phases of PFAS services including the following:
- Investigation
- Assessment/Monitor
- Design/Construction
- Operation
- Treatment
