BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has brought a state-of-the-art PFAS treatment system online at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County, marking a key step in the company’s mission to remove harmful “forever chemicals” from drinking water. This $5.26 million project is the seventh PFAS treatment facility implemented by Aqua Pennsylvania since 2018, aligning with both state and federal standards for safe drinking water.
The newly operational system employs granular activated carbon technology, designed to effectively extract per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. Serving approximately 4,500 residents of Chalfont Borough, it reflects Aqua Pennsylvania’s commitment to protecting public health and ensuring water quality.
“We take seriously our commitment to remove these ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water,” said Marc Lucca, Aqua Pennsylvania President. “As we celebrate this milestone, we also know the work does not end here. Aqua Pennsylvania will continue to tackle treatment of PFAS head-on.”
The completion of the Chalfont project comes shortly after the inauguration of another PFAS treatment facility in Hatboro, Montgomery County. With these additions, Aqua Pennsylvania has achieved full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s PFAS drinking water standards, bolstering its efforts to meet new federal regulations across the state.
Notably, Aqua Pennsylvania was proactive in addressing PFAS contaminants well before regulatory standards were in place. “Aqua Pennsylvania has been working on testing and removing PFAS in the communities we serve for years,” Lucca added. “We will continue to lead the way in this work to ensure that we are providing quality drinking water for our customers.”
The Chalfont PFAS treatment system officially began operations on December 18, 2024, with construction on a dedicated facility for housing the treatment vessels expected to conclude by March 2025. Aqua Pennsylvania’s continued investment aims to improve their water treatment capabilities and provide safe drinking water for all of its customers.
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