SciDev secures first contract in US for PFAS remediation on US Department of Defense sites

Highlights

• SciDev secures first contract in the US with Halff to treat investigation-derived waste containing PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ at US Department of Defence installations.
• Contract value of A$396K for SciDev to remediate up to 190,000 litres of PFAS-impacted water across four installations in the Southern United States.
• Opens a market for PFAS treatment and remediation across 55,000 currently identified sites in the US valued at USD $220 billion contract marks a major milestone in SciDev’s expansion into the US water technology market.

PFAS contamination on DoD sites remains a critical issue, with legacy firefighting foams polluting groundwater near military bases. The DoD has identified elevated PFAS contamination across 80% of US military bases SciDev CEO Seán Halpin said, “I am thrilled our first contract in the United States for PFAS treatment is supporting the US Department of Defence. Assisting the DoD with their PFAS concerns is a strong validation of our world-leading remediation technology and highlights the growing global demand for sustainable, effective water treatment solutions. “The partnership with Halff represents a significant commercial opportunity as we continue to scale our presence in the US, allowing us to take advantage of the broader national market for PFAS remediation currently valued at USD$220 billion.

“It also marks a major milestone in our expansion into the US market for water technology services more broadly and underscores the critical role our proprietary solutions play in addressing pressing environmental challenges. “We look forward to delivering measurable environmental outcomes for the DoD and expanding our partnerships across the defense, industrial, and municipal sectors.”