Reducing PFAS in Sewage Sludge for a Circular Economy. This project aims to acquire new knowledge to support the development of a globally relevant technology for reducing per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub

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Reducing PFAS in Sewage Sludge for a Circular Economy. This project aims to acquire new knowledge to support the development of a globally relevant technology for reducing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in stabilised sewage sludge. Sludge contains toxic PFAS, which are difficult to reduce. In Australia, 80% of stabilised sludge is used in agriculture, causing harmful PFAS contamination in soil and water. This project expects to generate knowledge of a novel technology that leverages a waste by-product of sewage treatment to reduce PFAS in stabilised sludge. Expected outcomes include enhanced industry capacity to safeguard environmental and human health from PFAS contamination. This should provide environmental, economic and health benefits for water industry and communities.. Scheme: Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4011 - Environmental Engineering. Lead: Prof Qilin Wang