specialseaweed@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
No. The far more likely way to handle it is with flocculation/coagulation since plants are already set up to support this.
specialseaweed@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
No. The far more likely way to handle it is with flocculation/coagulation since plants are already set up to support this.
Waterdoc@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
For simplicity, this process is called clarification.
Unfortunately, coagulants are not effective at removing PFAS. The only effective methods for PFAS removal are adsorption (using granular activated carbon or ion exchange resins) or reverse osmosis filtration. These approaches are not used in traditional wastewater treatment because they are very expensive and are not required to meet registrations. However, potable reuse facilities will use these approaches to further treat wastewater effluent to drinking water standards. This is the future of water supply for arid areas like the southwest USA.
Also PS, the most commonly used coagulants are aluminum sulphate (alum) and ferric sulphate, which are not polymers. Polymers definitely are used (especially where I live) but they are more expensive and thus avoided when not needed.
specialseaweed@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Yes, that’s why I said my explanation was quick and dirty.