Clean Earth installs foam fractionation unit

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Clean Earth, a division of Philadelphia-based Enviri Corp. and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, has installed and commissioned a foam fractionation unit at its Detroit facility, one of its 93 locations across the U.S.  

The surface-activated foam fractionation unit is engineered to remove surface-active compounds such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from aqueous materials. This technology 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, according to the company.

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“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,” says 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.” 

The company adds that the advanced treatment process reduces the volume of PFAS-contaminated water, enabling Clean Earth to manage the purified output through its waste treatment systems. With the integration of this new technology, Clean Earth says it expands its portfolio of PFAS remediation solutions, enhances its capacity to treat more challenging contamination levels and strengthens its ability to serve existing and emerging markets with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.