Industrial Wastewater

On-Site PFAS Destruction for Complex Industrial Waste Streams

PFAS are prevalent in industrial wastewater from operations like fluorochemical production, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Aquagga’s HALT technology destroys PFAS at the source, even in high-strength, high-complexity waste streams, minimizing liability and reducing environmental and legal risk. The compact, modular system is designed for seamless integration within existing infrastructure, ensuring PFAS are contained and destroyed before discharge.
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The PFAS Challenge in Industrial Wastewater

PFAS continue to be widely used in industrial processes today, where effective alternatives do not exist. This ongoing use generates complex, contaminated waste streams that are difficult and costly to manage. As regulations tighten, industries face mounting pressure to address both ongoing discharges and legacy impacts.

Aquagga works with industrial clients to reduce costs and address PFAS challenges with on-site, closed-loop destruction. This approach supports regulatory compliance, advances Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, and minimizes potential long-term liability.

Industries We Support

HALT is effective across a wide range of industrial wastewater sources, including:

Fluorochemical Producers
The U.S. chemical manufacturing sector, which includes fluorochemical production, encompasses thousands of facilities that generate complex wastewater containing PFAS and related compounds.
Semiconductor Fabricators
More than 2,500 semiconductor manufacturing sites nationwide use PFAS-containing chemicals in fabrication processes.
Pharmaceutical Facilities
The U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing sector includes ~1,900 plants that produce drugs and specialty chemicals, many using PFAS in coatings, packaging, and processing aids.
Textile & Coating Manufacturers
The U.S. textile industry comprises over 17,000 establishments producing a variety of products, many treated with PFAS for water repellency and stain resistance.

Benefits of Incorporating HALT Into Your Operations

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PFAS Destruction at the Source
Achieves >99.9% destruction—on-site, before discharge.
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Comprehensive PFAS Treatment in Challenging Wastewaters
Effective on long-chain, short-chain, and ultra short-chain PFAS, even in streams with high TOC, TDS, or salinity.
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PFAS Destruction in Contaminated Leachate
HALT destroys 99.99% of PFAS in contaminated leachate.
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System Integration with Existing Infrastructure
Compact footprint and highly scalable, designed to pair with existing infrastructure.
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Cost Reduction Through On-Site Treatment
Eliminates the need for off-site PFAS transport, storage, and disposal.
Regulatory Compliance for Discharge Requirements
With an evolving regulatory landscape, ensure long-term compliance and reduction in liability.

Our Treatment Process

HALT integrates with existing separation or concentration technologies such as foam fractionation, ion exchange resins (IXR), or membrane systems to isolate PFAS before final destruction. Once wastewater is processed through these methods, the resulting concentrate is treated with HALT to destroy PFAS.  This closed-loop process ensures PFAS are not only captured but permanently eliminated, preventing future environmental or public health risks.

Treatment process for illustration purposes only. Our team can help develop a specific treatment approach for your unique PFAS challenges.
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Real-World Industrial PFAS Destruction

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