Porewater Solutions provides industry leading modeling and forensic services for evaluating PFAS transport and remediation in support of regulatory and litigation projects. Through collaboration with state-of-the-art research including multiple SERDP and ESTCP projects, we have developed unique software tools that we apply in our projects to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

CLICK HERE for Dr. Grant Carey's PFAS CV.

Contact us to learn more about our PFAS services and products.

In-Situ Remediation Model (ISR Model)

Porewater Solutions has developed a unique PFAS reactive transport model (ISR Model™) capable of simulating the performance of in-situ colloidal activated carbon barriers. We are currently using ISR Model to provide modeling support on multiple SERDP-ESTCP projects for the U.S. Department of Defense.

CLICK HERE for our 2024 SERDP-ESTCP Symposium poster.  

CLICK HERE for our 2024 REMTEC Summit presentation.

CLICK HERE for our 2023 Remediation Journal paper (open access).

Visual PFAS

Porewater Solutions has developed Visual PFAS™, an innovative software tool that allows you to create radial diagram and stacked bar maps in only minutes. Visual PFAS™ will help to improve both your conceptual site model, and your ability to communicate PFAS trend analyses with others. Visual PFAS™ is applied in support of site characterization, remediation performance evaluations, and forensic assessments.

Click to download: 

1. Visual PFAS™ flyer 
2. 2024 SERDP-ESTCP Symposium poster with a South Dakota Air Force Base case study that was conducted using Visual PFAS™. 
3. 2022 SERDP-ESTCP Symposium poster which illustrates how radial diagrams can be used to assess PFAS trends.  

NEW ***  e-Learning for Environmental Professionals

Porewater Solutions is pleased to announce a new series of environmental training products which will be available starting Fall 2024. These e-learning modules use multimedia-rich strategies to keep learners engaged and to enhance learner retention of key concepts. Our e-learning products are self-paced and can be taken anytime and anywhere. 

Click here to participate in an e-learning survey to let us know what your needs are.

U.S. Patent Pending – PFAS Water Treatment

Porewater Solutions has filed a U.S. patent claim related to a specialized water treatment process that will enhance PFAS treatment in granular activated carbon (GAC) systems. This patent applies to both large treatment plants and point-of-use systems.

Contact Dr. Grant Carey for more information.

Click here for a presentation of ISR Model PFAS remediation modeling results at several field sites, using combined slides from Dr. Grant Carey’s PFAS short course presentation (June 2), platform presentation (June 4), and Learning Lab presentation (June 6).

Carey, G.R., R. Krebs, G.T. Carey, M. Rebeiro-Tunstall, J. Duncan, G.N. Carey, and K. Rooney, 2024, Visual PFAS Trends at a South Dakota AFFF-Impacted Site, in preparation for submittal to the Remediation Journal. 

Carey, G.R., M. Vanderkooy, A. Schneider, A. Danko, and B. Sleep, 2024, Cost-Benefit Analysis of Passive Remedial Alternatives for Mitigating PFAS in a Source Zone and a Downgradient Plume, in preparation. 

Carey, G.R., P. Hatzinger, A. Danko, B. Sleep, D. Lippincott, G. Lavorgna, 2024, Modeling the Performance of a Field-Scale PFAS In-Situ Adsorption Barrier, in preparation. 

Jiang, L., X. Chen, G. Carey, X. Liu, G. Lowry, D. Fan, A. Danko, and G. Li, 2024, Effects of Physical and Chemical Aging of Colloidal Activated Carbon on the Adsorption of Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances, in submittal to Environmental Science & Technology.  

Carey, G.R., Danko, A., Pham, A.L-T., Soderberg, K., Hoagland, B., 2024, Modeling the influence of coastal site characteristics on PFAS In Situ Remediation. Accepted for publication in Ground Water (in press).

Mole, R., C. de Velosa, G.R. Carey, X. Liu, G. Li, D. Fan, A. Danko, G. Lowry, 2024, Groundwater Solutes Influence the Adsorption of Short-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Acids (PFAAs) to Colloidal Activated Carbon and Impact Performance for In Situ Groundwater Remediation, Journal of Hazardous Materials, doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134746.

DiGuiseppi, W.H., C.J. Newell, G.R. Carey, P.R. Kulkarni, Z. Xia, J. Stults, T.L. Maher, E.F. Houtz, R. Mora, R. Wice, P.W. Tomiczek, S.D. Richardson, J. Xiong, J. Hale, J.P. Hnatko, R. McGregor, J.T. McDonough, A. Oka, R. Thomas, J. Fenstermacher, J. Hatton, 2024. Available and Emerging Liquid Treatment Technologies for PFAS. Remediation Journal, 34(3): e21782.

Singh, M., S.G. Hakimabadi, P.J. Van Geel, G.R. Carey, A.L. Pham, 2024, Modified Competitive Langmuir Model for Prediction of Multispecies PFAS Competitive Adsorption Equilibria on Colloidal Activated Carbon, Separation and Purification Technology, 345: 127368, p. 1-12.

Carey, G.R., R.H. Anderson, P. Van Geel, R. McGregor, K. Soderberg, A. Danko, S.G. Hakimabadi, A.L.T. Pham, M. Rebeiro-Tunstall, 2023, Analysis of colloidal activated carbon alternatives for in situ remediation of a large PFAS plume and source area. Remediation Journal, 34(1): e21772.

Carey, G.R., S.K. Hakimabadi, M. Singh, R. McGregor, C. Woodfield, P. Van Geel, A.L. Pham, 2023, Longevity of Colloidal Activated Carbon for In-Situ PFAS Remediation at AFFF-Contaminated Airport Sites, Remediation Journal, 33(1): 1-21.

Bryant, J.D., R. Anderson, S.C. Bolyard, J.T. Bradburne, M.L. Brusseau, G. Carey, D. Chiang, R. Gwinn, B.R. Hoye, T.L. Maher, A.E. McGrath, M. Schroeder, B.R. .Thompson, D. Woodward, 2022, PFAS Experts Symposium 2: Key Advances in PFAS Characterization, Fate and Transport, Remediation Journal, 32(1-2): 19-28.

Carey, G.R., R. McGregor, A. Pham, and B. Sleep, and S. Hakimabadi, 2019, Evaluating the Longevity of a PFAS In-Situ Colloidal Activated Carbon Remedy, Remediation Journal, 29(2): 17-31.