Amount awarded: £1,781,200
Led by: Severn Trent Water
Partners: Cranfield University, Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, Scottish Water, Southern Water, Spring Innovation Ltd, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemical compounds that exist in water. Most PFAS are so durable that they won’t break down in the environment for many years, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” The project will investigate treatment options for removing and destroying concentrations of PFAS from water.
“The water industry is continuing to investigate the issues of man-made chemicals in wastewater. Severn Trent is on the front foot with innovations and pilot testing. This new project will create a solution from a combination of technologies we believe will be useful across the water sector and further afield.” – Rich Walwyn, Head Of Asset Intelligence & Innovation, Severn Trent Water
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