Clean Earth Installs New Foam Fractionation Unit to Remediate PFAS
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) installed and commissioned a surface-activated foam fractionation unit at its Detroit, Michigan facility on Oct. 7, 2025 to treat aqueous materials contaminated with PFAS. The unit separates surface-active PFAS from incoming effluent and the facility’s integrated treatment and polishing steps manage additional contaminants to meet discharge permit standards. The system is described as reducing the volume of PFAS-contaminated water and enabling downstream handling through existing waste-treatment processes. Clean Earth says the addition expands its PFAS remediation portfolio, increases capacity to treat tougher contamination, and supports ongoing PFAS research and technology investment.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) ha installato e messo in servizio un unità di frazionamento a schiuma attivata superficiale presso la sua sede di Detroit, Michigan, il 7 ottobre 2025 per trattare materiali acquosi contaminati da PFAS. L’unità separa i PFAS ad attività superficiale dall’effluente in ingresso e i processi integrati di trattamento e lucidatura della struttura gestiscono ulteriori contaminanti per soddisfare gli standard del permesso di scarico. Il sistema è descritto come in grado di ridurre il volume di acqua contaminata da PFAS e di consentire una gestione a valle tramite i processi di trattamento dei rifiuti esistenti. Clean Earth afferma che l’aggiunta espande il suo portafoglio di bonifica PFAS, aumenta la capacità di trattare contaminazioni più difficili e sostiene la ricerca e gli investimenti tecnologici sul PFAS.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) instaló y puso en servicio una unidad de fraccionamiento por espuma activada de superficie en su instalación de Detroit, Michigan, el 7 de octubre de 2025 para tratar materiales acuosos contaminados con PFAS. La unidad separa los PFAS de acción superficial del efluente entrante y los pasos integrados de tratamiento y pulido de la instalación gestionan contaminantes adicionales para cumplir con las normas del permiso de vertido. El sistema se describe como capaz de reducir el volumen de agua contaminada con PFAS y habilitar el manejo aguas abajo a través de los procesos existentes de tratamiento de residuos. Clean Earth afirma que la adición amplía su cartera de remediación de PFAS, aumenta la capacidad para tratar contaminaciones más difíciles y apoya la investigación y la inversión en tecnología de PFAS.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI)는 디트로이트, 미시건 주의 시설에서 PFAS로 오염된 수성 물질을 처리하기 위해 2025년 10월 7일 표면 활성화 폼 분획 유닛을 설치하고 가동했습니다. 이 유닛은 유입 유량에서 표면 활성 PFAS를 분리하고 시설의 통합 처리 및 폴리싱 단계가 추가 오염 물질을 관리하여 배출허가 기준을 충족합니다. 시스템은 PFAS 오염수의 부피를 줄이고 기존 폐기물 처리 프로세스를 통해 하류 처리를 가능하게 한다고 설명됩니다. Clean Earth는 이번 추가로 PFAS 복원 포트폴리오를 확장하고 더 어려운 오염 물질을 처리할 수 있는 용량을 늘리며 PFAS 연구 및 기술 투자도 지원한다고 말합니다.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) a installé et mis en service une unité de fractionnement par mousse activée en surface sur son installation de Detroit, Michigan, le 7 octobre 2025 pour traiter des matériaux aqueux contaminés par les PFAS. L’unité sépare les PFAS à action de surface des eaux usées entrantes et les étapes intégrées de traitement et de polishing de l’installation gèrent des contaminants supplémentaires afin de satisfaire les normes du permis de rejet. Le système est décrit comme réduisant le volume d’eau contaminée par les PFAS et permettant la gestion en aval par les procédés de traitement des déchets existants. Clean Earth indique que cet ajout élargit son portefeuille de remédiation des PFAS, augmente la capacité à traiter des contaminations plus difficiles et soutient la recherche et l’investissement technologique sur les PFAS.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) hat am 7. Oktober 2025 in seiner Anlage in Detroit, Michigan, eine oberflächenaktivierte Foam-Fraktionierungsanlage installiert und in Betrieb genommen, um wasserbasierte Materialien zu behandeln, die mit PFAS kontaminiert sind. Die Anlage trennt oberflächenaktive PFAS vom eingehenden Abfluss, und die integrierten Behandlungs- und Polierstufen der Anlage verwalten weitere Verunreinigungen, um die Standards der Austrittsgenehmigung zu erfüllen. Das System wird beschrieben als Reduzierung des Volumens von PFAS-verseuchtem Wasser und Ermöglichung der nachgelagerten Behandlung durch vorhandene Abfallbehandlungsprozesse. Clean Earth sagt, dass die Ergänzung sein PFAS-Remediation-Portfolio erweitert, die Kapazität zur Behandlung schwieriger Kontaminationen erhöht und die laufende PFAS-Forschung und Technologieinvestitionen unterstützt.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) قامت بتركيب وتشغيل وحدة تفاضل الرغوة النشطة سطحياً في منشأتها بولاية ميشيغان في ديترويت بتاريخ 7 أكتوبر 2025 لمعالجة مواد مائية ملوثة بـ PFAS. تفصل الوحدة PFAS ذات النشاط السطحي عن المجرى القادم، وتتعامل خطوات المعالجة والتلميع المتكاملة في المنشأة مع ملوثات إضافية لتلبية معايير تصريح التصريف. يُوصف النظام بأنه يقلل من حجم الماء الملوث بـ PFAS ويسمح بالتعامل في الأسفل من خلال عمليات معالجة النفايات القائمة. وتقول Clean Earth إن الإضافة توسع محفظة معالجة PFAS الخاصة بها، وتزيد القدرة على معالجة التلوثات الأكثر صعوبة، وتدعم البحث المستمر في PFAS والاستثمار في التكنولوجيا.
Clean Earth (NYSE: NVRI) 于 2025 年 10 月 7 日在其位于密歇根州底特律的工厂安装并投产了一台 表面活化的泡沫分级单元，用于处理受 PFAS污染的水性材料。该单元将表面活性 PFAS 与进入的流出物分离，工厂的综合处理与抛光步骤处理其他污染物以达到排放许可标准。系统被描述为可减少 PFAS 污染水的体积，并通过现有废物处理流程实现下游处理。Clean Earth 表示，此举扩展了其 PFAS 修复组合、提高了处理更顽固污染的能力，并支持持续的 PFAS 研究与技术投资。
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Installation of a foam fractionation unit in Detroit expands PFAS treatment capacity and adds a deployable technology to Clean Earth\'s offerings.
Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation, has commissioned a surface-activated foam fractionation unit at its Detroit facility on
The business impact centers on incremental treatment capacity and service capability: the unit reduces PFAS‑contaminated water volumes and integrates with existing waste treatment chains. The announcement provides a clear operational lever to serve clients with PFAS-contaminated effluent and to bid on remediation projects that require advanced separations.
Key dependencies and risks include the unit\'s demonstrated removal efficiencies under varied influent matrices, permit limits that drive discharge standards, and the company\'s ability to manage and dispose of concentrated PFAS residues. Watch for published removal performance metrics, permit modifications or capacity figures, and any commercial contracts or pilot results over the next 3–12 months.
Foam fractionation unit installed at the division’s Detroit, Michigan, facility designed to treat PFAS, a class of long-lasting man-made chemicals polluting soil and waterways
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, today announced the installation of a foam fractionation unit at its Detroit, Michigan, facility.
Clean Earth has successfully commissioned a surface-activated foam fractionation unit, engineered to remove surface-active compounds such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from aqueous materials. This advanced technology efficiently separates PFAS from incoming effluent, while the facility’s integrated treatment processes target additional contaminants and apply final polishing steps to ensure the treated water meets discharge standards under existing permits. This milestone reinforces Clean Earth’s commitment to environmental innovation and positions the company to meet growing market demand for sustainable, compliant water treatment solutions.
“PFAS contamination is one of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our world today, and the integration of this foam fractionation unit reflects our commitment to innovation and leadership in sustainable remediation,” said Clean Earth President Jeff Beswick. “As PFAS regulations continue to evolve, our advanced technologies position us at the forefront of the industry — helping customers not only meet compliance standards but also proactively manage environmental impact and long-term risk.”
This advanced treatment process significantly reduces the volume of PFAS-contaminated water, enabling Clean Earth to manage the purified output through its proven waste treatment systems. By integrating this new technology, Clean Earth expands its portfolio of PFAS remediation solutions, enhances its capacity to treat more challenging contamination levels, and strengthens its ability to serve both existing and emerging markets with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Clean Earth continues to invest in PFAS research and development, novel technologies, and existing technologies to support future program growth and continued client services.
About Clean Earth
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Clean Earth operates a network of 93 locations across the United States. Clean Earth’s highly experienced team helps customers navigate everything from the simplest waste management needs to the most complex environmental waste challenges. Delivering one of the largest networks of treatment, recycling, and sustainability services, our experts apply industry-leading solutions at every stage of your waste journey. With Clean Earth, you’ll have the best working for you. To learn more, visit: www.cleanearthinc.com.
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