PFAS contamination remains one of the most persistent challenges in soil remediation, particularly at sites where excavation is not feasible or where conventional techniques are technically or economically unviable. A demonstration project currently underway in the Port of Antwerp is seeking to address exactly this challenge.

A new perspective for “non-remediable” PFAS sites

A consortium led by Jan De Nul is testing a new technique that immobilizes PFAS in the soil, preventing them from spreading through groundwater. As part of this project, Antea Group is closely monitoring the effectiveness of the approach. The initial findings are already promising. This development could prove significant for sites that are currently considered “non-remediable” and therefore continue to pose a long-term risk to both human health and the environment.