EPA, Others Back Incineration As An Effective PFAS Destruction Method

EPA and other experts are touting the results of the agency’s recent PFAS incineration test, which showed near-complete destruction or removal of the chemicals with low emissions risks, suggesting that EPA will show stronger support for the controversial method in its soon-to-be-released update to the PFAS destruction and disposal guidance. “Overall, the evaluation of the hazardous waste incinerator did show that incineration is promising for the destruction of PFAS,” said Erin Shields, a researcher formerly with EPA’s Office of Research...