CSA successfully completed an AFFF suppressant pipeline rehabilitation project for one of our major clients. The previous foam line was contaminated with PFAS, a persistent organic pollutant found in firefighting foam (AFFF). Ordinary protocol would have been to replace and dispose of the full pipeline and system, at a significant cost to the business and resources. CSA utilised its cutting-edge technology. know-how and expert management planning to successfully decontaminate the line ready for repurposing.
Advanced PFAS Treatment Methods
In collaboration with top industry experts, CSA conduct a variety of methods to treat and eliminate PFAS from water, soil, and foam. These techniques include:
- Thermal Treatment: High-temperature incineration or oxidation.
- Thermal Desorption: PFAS Optimised Physiochemical Water Treatment.
- Chemical Immobilisation and Solidification: Ensuring PFAS is safely contained and neutralised.
Comprehensive PFAS Management Services
CSA offers extensive services to manage PFAS contamination effectively:
- Handling and Disposal: Expert management of concentrate handling, treatment, and disposal.
- Soil and Slurry Solutions: Removal, transport, and disposal of PFAS-impacted soils and NDD slurry.
- Groundwater and Soil Treatment: Comprehensive contaminated soil and groundwater treatment services.
- Emergency Response: Rapid spill response capabilities.
Regulatory Compliance and Client Assurance
CSA ensures all operations are compliant with state legislation and best practices:
- Waste Characterisation: Detailed analysis indicating PFAS contamination levels, with certificates of analysis provided for client retention and auditing purposes.
- Licensed Transport and Treatment: Excavation and transport of material under DES-licensed conditions to approved treatment facilities.
- Waste Tracking and Certification: All waste tracking is certified, with documentation provided online or in paper form.
- Treatment and Disposal Compliance: PFAS material is fully immobilized and disposed of in accordance with PFAS DES permitted processing and state regulations.
- Destruction Certification: Full destruction certification provided upon request.
Through innovative technologies and expert project management, CSA continues to lead in the effective treatment and management of PFAS contamination, providing reliable solutions and ensuring environmental safety.
Trusted Environmental Services Provider
CSA is a trusted name in environmental services across Queensland’s Utilities, Infrastructure, Construction, and Industrial sectors. Fully equipped to handle any environmental or industrial waste management challenge, CSA places a strong emphasis on customer needs, ensuring that every project is executed with the highest standards of quality and safety.
If you are facing major project challenges or require specialized industrial cleaning services during site shutdowns, please reach out to us for expert assistance. Contact CSA Specialised Services QLD at 1300 394 055 for further information and support.
