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PFAS/PFOS in Construction Dewatering Treatment

PFAS/PFOS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are widely used human made, environmentally persistent chemical which breaks down in a slow manner. Due to the world wide use of PFAS chemicals, it can be found in blood streams of people and animals and even foods we ingest.

The Construction Dewatering Treatment Process

The process of Construction Dewatering consists of a dewatering contractor extracting the contaminated groundwater at the construction site with the installation of dewatering wells or French drain / trenches around the perimeter of the site by "drawing down" the groundwater level until a steady, dry state of the soil is reached.

Earth Day 2023

Earth Day 2023

Earth Day is celebrated every year world wide on April 22nd, to raise awareness about environmental issues. April 22, 2023 marks the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day.

Sen. Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day in 1970 to help support the creation of the  EPA  (Environmental Protection Agency) to address environmental issues, and has since contributed to many environmental laws in the United States.

Dewatering Treatment System Rentals

Pure Effect, Inc. provides turn-key dewatering treatment systems designed to accommodate the projected dewatering flow rate, and meet the discharge permit requirements. Dewatering is a term used to describe the process of extraction and removal of groundwater or surface water from a construction site.

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