PFAS IN AIR & EMISSIONS

PACE® HELPS BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY PROTECT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES FROM THE DANGERS OF AIRBORNE PFAS.

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE AIR

For state and local governments, the most common example of air emissions testing involves stack emissions from industry. Sampling stack emissions requires specialized sampling equipment to be placed inside the stack by qualified personnel and then tested using the appropriate test for the suspected contaminants.

EPA TO UPDATE PFAS DISTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL GUIDANCE

Incineration has long-been a preferred method for disposing of industrial waste and chemical stockpiles. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that thermal techniques are not as effective as once thought at destroying PFAS. Soil, ash, groundwater, and air samples taken from incinerator sites and surrounding neighborhoods have shown elevated levels of PFAS. The EPA’s updated interim guidance on destruction and disposal of PFAS discusses various types of incinerators that have been used, but states that not enough data is available to determine their efficacy in destroying PFAS and controlling PICs (Particles of Incomplete Combustion).

PFAS MATRICES IMPACTED BY AIR DEPOSITION

As the EPA ramps up its focus on PFAS remediation though legislation such as CWA, TSCA, and CERCLA, many Pace^® customers have implemented sampling programs for the matrices that can be impacted by airborne PFAS. PFAS can become airborne by numerous routes, such as waste incineration, manufacturer stack emissions, and leachate evaporation. Once PFAS is airborne, its geographical impacts can become far reaching. Air deposition of PFAS can cause a wide array of non-air matrices to be impacted. For instance, the impact zone can be greatly increased for private wells and soil once PFAS is not in a controlled environment, such as a landfill, and becomes airborne.

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.