Veolia Showcases Breakthrough PFAS Destruction at RemTEC 2025
Veolia will share incineration testing results and practical solutions for PFAS challenges at this year’s conference in Westminster
Veolia North America is set to make waves at RemTEC & Emerging Contaminants Summit 2025, with a series of presentations focused on the urgent challenge of PFAS contamination. Veolia headlines with a platform session revealing breakthrough results from Veolia’s Port Arthur, Texas, incinerator—a facility that recently achieved what Veolia calls “six nines” destruction efficiency for targeted PFAS molecules.
The term “six nines” destruction efficiency refers to a destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) of 99.9999%. This is currently considered the gold standard for hazardous waste incineration and matches the highest published PFAS destruction rates in commercial settings. For example, recent industry and EPA-backed studies have confirmed that high-temperature incinerators can achieve DREs of up to 99.9999% for targeted PFAS compounds, such as PFOS and PFHxS, under optimal conditions (see our coverage at the Remediation Technology newsletter).
There is currently no routinely documented or commercially accepted technology that achieves a destruction efficiency higher than 99.9999% (“six nines”) for PFAS in field-scale incineration. This level is also what EPA and regulatory agencies typically require for the most persistent and hazardous waste streams.
“Incineration is proving to be an excellent method for destroying targeted PFAS molecules,” Compton said, referencing rigorous 2024 testing conducted in collaboration with the EPA. The platform presentation will give attendees a technical deep-dive into the science behind the process, the priorities that drove the project, and the implications for PFAS management across North America.
Alongside the main stage, Veolia will host two poster presentations. The first, titled “Discovery to Destruction,” spotlights Veolia’s integrated suite of PFAS services—from initial identification and treatment design, to pilot testing and safe disposal. “We provide start-to-finish solutions,” Compton explained, “helping clients find the right partner for every stage of PFAS remediation.”
The second poster delves into Veolia’s mobile treatment technologies, showcasing real-world case studies where rapid deployment of mobile equipment helped industrial clients restore production and protect waterways. Whether tackling small, localized incidents or scaling up to permanent installations, Veolia’s mobile systems offer flexible, effective answers to PFAS emergencies.
Compton encourages all RemTEC attendees to stop by Veolia’s sessions to learn more.
“PFAS is a major issue—it’s a hot topic—and Veolia has the expertise to help,” he concluded. Conference-goers can also view visuals of Veolia’s projects and technologies at the booth and during the presentations.
RemTEC 2025 attendees can expect not only cutting-edge science but also practical guidance for confronting PFAS contamination—delivered by one of the industry’s global leaders.
