The Water & Carbon Group Launches System in U.S. for Removing PFAS from Raw Leachate

FORT LEE, New Jersey – In a groundbreaking development for the solid

waste industry, The Water & Carbon Group has launched the first operational fixed-plant

system in the United States for removing per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances or “PFAS” from

raw leachate. Known as the LEEF System®, this innovative solution is already generating

impressive results for its first U.S. client, Bethlehem Landfill Company, a subsidiary of Waste

Connections, Inc.

Operational since July 1, 2024, Bethlehem Landfill is now able to treat and discharge leachate

with PFAS at non-detect levels, well below the U.S. EPA limits for drinking water.

“Our partnership with The Water & Carbon Group is an integral part of our sustainability

objectives and our commitment to improving the environment,” said Astor Lawson, District

Manager of Bethlehem Landfill Company. “In one short month, the LEEF System® is already

surpassing our expectations, with early results showing the removal of target PFAS

contaminants to the limit of detection.”

Jim Hunter, CEO of The Water & Carbon Group, added, “This installation at Bethlehem

demonstrates our years of R&D and full-scale operations in Australia. The LEEF System® is

proving to solve PFAS-related challenges for the U.S. solid waste industry as well.”

Addressing a Nationwide Challenge

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing enforceable limits for PFAS

compounds in drinking water, the need for effective PFAS removal is clear. Foam Fractionation

technology as utilized in the LEEF System® could be become the standard for solid waste

landfills to treat leachate and reduce PFAS concentrations.

The LEEF System® Solution

The LEEF System® stands out for its operational efficiency, effectiveness, and affordability.

Compared to other technologies, the LEEF System® uses less energy, requires no pre-treatment

or consumables, and produces a lower volume of residuals. It is effective on untreated leachate

and reverse osmosis reject for PFAS removal.

The unique foam fractionation process removes 99% of targeted PFAS compounds in a short

period of time by taking advantage of the way that PFAS substances attach to air bubbles,

allowing these substances to be skimmed and removed.

About The Water & Carbon Group

The Water & Carbon Group in the U.S. is solely focused on utilizing the LEEF System® to remove

PFAS contaminants from leachate. This gives North American landfill owners a proven, costeffective

path towards ensured PFAS compliance and enhanced community safety.

The LEEF System® was developed in Australia by leading environmental engineers to address

PFAS contamination in water and wastewater. In partnership with Leachate Management

Specialists, The Water & Carbon Group delivers this innovative and environmentally sound

solution for the solid waste industry in North America.