LOCAL & STATE GOVERNMENT
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PFAS IS on the minds of many state and local officials thanks to the growing awareness of PFAS contamination and its harmful effects on human health.
MUNICIPALITIES
City officials are charged with keeping residents safe and ensuring a constant supply of safe, clean drinking water. This includes being able to identify likely sources of PFAS and how PFAS can spread from these sources to the municipal water supply. Pace® has the information you need to know and can meet the PFAS testing requirements of communities, large and small.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Since traditional wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS, it is one of the primary ways PFAS can be spread to community drinking water supplies. Pace® offers non-potable water testing services that can analyze for targeted and non-targeted PFAS, including PFAS precursors, to help you diagnose a PFAS problem and determine its source.
TRIBAL LANDS
Tribal officials have many of the same concerns as other community leaders, and Tribal Lands are subject to many of the same regulations. Unfortunately, they don’t always have access to the same resources, and the sources of PFAS contamination aren’t always under their control. Pace® is a go-to resource in the effort to ensure Tribal communities have access to safe, clean drinking water.
AIRPORTS
One of the more frequent contributors to PFAS contamination in local communities is the AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) used to fight aviation fires. In early 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) approved performance specifications for fluorine-free foams (F3). This paves the way for the elimination of AFFF from commercial aviation as well. However, since PFAS do not biodegrade readily, the contamination from years of use can remain in the local environment. Pace® can test local groundwater and soils to determine the level of PFAS contamination around the airport. We can also test legacy stockpiles of AFFF as well as the new AFFF substitutes to determine if they contain PFAS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
- Reasons to test for PFAS
- Sources of PFAS
- Current EPA test methods
- Status of PFAS regulations
CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEST METHOD
There are several test methods available to detect PFAS. Choosing
the right method requires knowing what you’re testing and why. Click on the above icons for information on testing specific matrices. Or visit our test methods pages to learn more about the wide variety of methods available.
DO I HAVE A PFAS PROBLEM?
How likely you are to have a PFAS contamination problem on your hands often depends on the types of manufacturing and commercial sites in your community. Remember, PFAS chemicals do not readily biodegrade. Even if the local plant shut down years ago, PFAS may still be found in the surrounding soil and waterways. Landfills, wastewater treatment, agriculture and more can also be contributors to contamination.
REASONS TO CHOOSE PACE®
EXPERIENCED
Pace® has been an industry leader in persistent organic pollutant testing for over three decades.
CERTIFIED
We’re certified/accredited by NELAC, ISO, DOD, DOE, and in every state with a PFAS lab certification program.
RELIABLE
For emergencies, our Rapid Response Team can provide defensible results in as little as 24 hours.
COMMITTED
We are committed to helping our customers advance their important work through building strong relationships, delivering upon expectations, and providing exceptional customer service.
ADVANCED
We can test for PFAS in both solid and aqueous matrices, including potable and non-potable waters, soils, and biota.
INNOVATIVE
We’re on the leading edge of science, working with EPA, DOD, ASTM, and others to develop new methods for analyzing PFAS.
