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Per- and poly­flu­o­roalkyl substances (PFAS), a very large and resilient family of chemicals with unique properties, poses one of the greatest challenges in water treatment and environmental remediation in decades. We're ready for the fight.

The Latest in PFAS from CDM Smith

fertilizing farmland
Insight
Understanding EPA’s Risk Assessment for PFAS in Biosolids
AFFF PFAS Cleaning
Insight
AFFF Cleanout: Reduce Your Risk
water testing
Insight
PFAS Reporting: Complying with New MCLs

The Industry's Deepest PFAS Team

At CDM Smith, we understand the challenges of managing per- and poly­flu­o­roalkyl substances (PFAS). Our internationally-recognized team of scientists and engineers operate at the cutting-edge, with real-world solutions backed by science. For help navigating the current PFAS regulatory landscape and beyond, reach out to a member of our team.

Ian Ross
PFAS Practice Leader
Meet Ian
Ji Im
Water Treatment Star
Meet Ji
Heather Lanza
Risk and Toxicity Specialist
Meet Heather
Ian Ross
PFAS Practice Leader
Meet Ian
Ji Im
Water Treatment Star
Meet Ji
Heather Lanza
Risk and Toxicity Specialist
Meet Heather
Jeff Bamer
Designing Treatment for the Future
Meet Jeff
Jill Greene
AFFF and Airports
Meet Jill
Mark White
Drinking Water Thought Leader
Meet Mark
Jeff Bamer
Designing Treatment for the Future
Meet Jeff
Jill Greene
AFFF and Airports
Meet Jill
Mark White
Drinking Water Thought Leader
Meet Mark
Al LeBlanc
Water Treatment Problem Solver
Meet Al
Michael Zafer
Drinking Water Leader
Meet Michael
Roshanak Aflaki
Potable Reuse Champion
Meet Roshan
Al LeBlanc
Water Treatment Problem Solver
Meet Al
Michael Zafer
Drinking Water Leader
Meet Michael
Roshanak Aflaki
Potable Reuse Champion
Meet Roshan
Melissa Harclerode
Risk Comm Guide
Eric Spargimino
Biosolids Buff
Meet Eric
Charles Schaefer
PFAS Pioneer
Meet Charles
Melissa Harclerode
Risk Comm Guide
Eric Spargimino
Biosolids Buff
Meet Eric
Charles Schaefer
PFAS Pioneer
Meet Charles
William Dowbiggin
Membrane Mastermind
Meet Bill
Jen Hooper
Water & Remediation Investigator
Meet Jen
Chris Gurr
Fate & Transport Specialist
Meet Chris
William Dowbiggin
Membrane Mastermind
Meet Bill
Jen Hooper
Water & Remediation Investigator
Meet Jen
Chris Gurr
Fate & Transport Specialist
Meet Chris
Jane Madden
Water Reclamation Leader
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Timothy Rynders
Treatment & Piloting Specialist
Meet Tim
Jillian Vandegrift
Drinking Water & Reuse Innovator
Meet Jill
Jane Madden
Water Reclamation Leader
Meet Jane
Timothy Rynders
Treatment & Piloting Specialist
Meet Tim
Jillian Vandegrift
Drinking Water & Reuse Innovator
Meet Jill

Solutions in Action

Project
Advancing LPRO as PFAS Solution
Brunswick County WTP Sign
Project
Advancing LPRO as PFAS Solution
A North Carolina water utility’s leaders and CDM Smith’s drinking water experts are using low-pressure reverse osmosis (LPRO) to remove PFAS compounds from the water supply.
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Project
Bench-Scale Testing to Optimize GAC
Project
Bench-Scale Testing to Optimize GAC
Bench-scale testing proves the merits of granular activated carbon (GAC) for the pioneering town of Westfield.
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Project
AIX and GAC Join Forces
Ayer
Project
AIX and GAC Join Forces
One Mass­a­chu­setts town is solving its PFAS problem with both anion exchange resin (AIX) and granular activated carbon (GAC).
Learn About the Project
Insight
Nantucket Charts Course to Break the Cycle of PFAS
Nantucket PFAS diagram
Insight
Nantucket Charts Course to Break the Cycle of PFAS
The island community teamed with CDM Smith experts to evaluate potential sources of PFAS contamination. Nantucket is moving toward better informed PFAS reduction and control strategies that will include wastewater treatment plant residuals and landfill operations.
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