Montrose Environmental Group has been chosen to deploy its mobile treatment system for per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) at Sydney Water's Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) near Sydney, Australia. This initiative aims to address PFAS contamination in the region's drinking water supply.
In June 2024, traces of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and PFHxS, two specific types of PFAS, were detected in the outlet water of the Cascade WFP. Responding swiftly, Sydney Water sought a solution capable of rapidly mitigating the presence of these compounds in drinking water.
Montrose was engaged by Sydney Water—Australia's largest water utility—to implement a mobile treatment solution. This interim measure is designed to immediately address PFAS contamination while long-term upgrades to the Cascade WFP are planned and executed. By installing Montrose’s treatment system, the plant aims to reduce PFAS levels to meet the limits outlined in the proposed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, which are expected to be finalized in April 2025.
Roch Cheroux, Managing Director of Sydney Water, stated: "We are committed to leading the way with new ideas to ensure the continued delivery of world-class drinking water to our communities. This initiative to install a rapid treatment system reflects our commitment to deliver safe and reliable water to all our customers."
Vijay Manthripragada, President and CEO of Montrose Environmental Group, said: "Montrose is proud to be working with Sydney Water, which has a shared commitment to providing communities with safe drinking water. The installation of these multi-million-dollar systems underscores our commitment to the Australian market and achieves our organic growth goals in the region. By deepening our relationship with the broader Australian environmental services sector, we are confident in our prospects for 2025 and beyond."
