Wilmington, Delaware Veolia has constructed one of the biggest PFAS treatment systems in the US and the largest of its kind in the Northeast at a time when water is more important than ever for environmental preservation and public health. In order to completely comply with the PFAS standards set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Stanton Water Treatment Plant will eliminate regulated PFAS compounds from drinking water, guaranteeing high-quality drinking water for more than 100,000 inhabitants. It creates a reproducible framework for economically viable PFAS remediation initiatives in water systems around the world.
Veolia now runs 33 PFAS treatment systems for water consumers in the US, and the $35 million facility is an extension to those systems. In the upcoming years, Veolia will keep putting in treatment systems to treat PFAS at over 100 water production locations nationwide. This will help ensure that almost 2 million people have access to safe drinking water and will ensure that laws are met as cheaply as possible.
Veolia has a solid foundation to handle challenges globally thanks to its expertise doing so in America. One example of how Veolia’s BeyondPFAS end-to-end solutions can manage PFAS from testing to treatment and appropriate disposal is the successful implementation of PFAS treatment for drinking water in Delaware.
About the plant
Prior to the new EPA standards for certain PFAS levels in drinking water, Veolia started planning the Stanton PFAS system in early 2022. They worked painstakingly to create a state-of-the-art plant that left maximum flexibility for the future while minimizing construction costs.
The 17,600-square-foot complex, which has 42 enormous tanks that are each 22 feet high and contain 40,000 pounds of granular activated carbon, took three years to design and construct. Up to 30 million gallons of water per day enter the plant from two neighboring rivers, and the vessels are made and tuned for the carbon material to absorb restricted PFAS chemicals.
The building was built around the enormous vessels, which were installed initially, necessitating careful planning and sequencing throughout the building process.
The facility has a lab to continuously test novel filtration media and treatment techniques, offering future cost reductions and more flexibility.
The accomplishment, which moved from the drawing board to a functional treatment plant in three years, was celebrated today by Veolia leaders at a ribbon-cutting event attended by Delaware political officials and community groups.
Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff stated: “This significant infrastructure milestone demonstrates Veolia’s strong commitment to providing environmental security solutions to communities around the world, in keeping with our GreenUp strategic initiative. Our goal is to combat micropollutants, and Veolia is honored to be at the forefront of the testing, handling, and appropriate disposal of regulated PFAS contamination.
The Stanton PFAS treatment system is a generational advancement in environmental protection and public health for the 100,000 residents of Delaware who depend on Veolia for their high-quality water, strengthening communities and opening doors for years to come.
According to Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, “PFAS contamination poses a serious threat to public health and addressing it at the source is essential.” By treating PFAS at the water system’s front end, the Stanton Water Treatment Plant will be essential in addressing this issue. Veolia’s initiative in building one of the biggest treatment plants in the nation demonstrates our administration’s commitment to providing Delawareans with clean, safe water and demonstrates a strong commitment to proactive public health protection.
“I’m inspired by how quickly and effectively Veolia responded to the PFAS challenge in Delaware through this state-of-the-art facility, which now sets a global standard,” stated Karine Rougé, CEO of Municipal Water for Veolia in North America. Veolia will be able to implement comparable water quality improvements more quickly, effectively, and efficiently thanks to the lessons learned from this project. We’re happy that so many of our clients can take use of our team’s diligent efforts, and we’re proud of them for planning and completing this important project so swiftly and expertly.
Source : Veolia
