LITTLE
ROCK, Ark. and TORONTO, July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montrose Environmental Group,
Inc. ("Montrose") (NYSE: MEG), a
high-growth global environmental solutions company, and Waste
Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN), today shared insight into the use of
Montrose's patented per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment system to address
PFAS-impacted landfill leachate at Waste Connections' Champ
Landfill.
In January 2023, the EPA released
Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 which announced plans to
develop new effluent limitation guidelines and pretreatment
standards to reduce the presence of PFAS in landfill leachate.
Landfill leachate is a liquid that forms when rainwater is passed
through wastes in a landfill, and unlike municipal water, it
increases treatment challenges as it varies widely in composition
and contains dissolved and suspended materials.
Ahead of regulatory enforcement and to proactively address PFAS
passively received in municipal solid waste, Waste Connections
contacted Montrose and its
subsidiary ECT2 to evaluate and identify the best PFAS removal
technology for landfill leachate at their Champ Landfill in
Missouri. Key components of the
project included:
- Research, development and deployment of a pilot treatment
system;
- Use of ECT2's patented FOAM-X™ treatment system;
- Rapid leachate sample analysis by Montrose subsidiary Enthalpy Analytical;
- Design and installation of a full-scale treatment system;
and
- Educational program support at Waste Connections'
Sustainability Campus for guided tours and programs to educate the
general public on PFAS and the treatment system.
"ECT2's FOAM-X™ system is highly effective at treating PFAS in
liquid waste with high levels of co-contaminants, including
landfill leachate," said Vijay
Manthripragada, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Montrose Environmental Group. "Air is injected in the form of tiny
bubbles, which attracts PFAS to the air-water interface, removing
it from the water column. Removing PFAS from landfill leachate
breaks the cycle of PFAS from discarded consumer products entering
our waterways and dispersing through the environment."
Key outcomes of the system include:
- Ease of operation;
- Reduced cost and carbon footprint from low energy consumption;
and
- Targeted removal of PFAS compounds.
Montrose's comprehensive
solution supports regulatory compliance and prevents the discharge
of PFAS-impacted landfill leachate into local wastewater treatment
plants.
Brittany Maloy, sustainability
supervisor, of Waste Connections Sustainability Campus commented:
"We are excited to be working with Montrose Environmental Group and
ECT2 as their technology solution aligns perfectly with the mission
of Waste Connections Sustainability Campus: to promote
environmental responsibility and foster a culture of innovation.
Our primary goal is to reduce our environmental footprint and this
PFAS treatment facility is a commitment to that objective."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the Champ Landfill
Sustainability Campus in the City of
Maryland Heights, Missouri on August
6, 2024. Public tours of the PFAS treatment system are
available most days by appointment.
"Our ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone in
our efforts to address the complex environmental challenges
associated with PFAS contamination, particularly at landfill sites.
Recognizing the growing concern over PFAS contamination and lack of
regulations requiring its removal from water, Waste Connections has
taken a proactive stance by installing the first PFAS Water
Treatment Plant in Missouri,"
stated Cherie Summa, Waste
Connections/Champ Landfill district manager.
About Montrose
Montrose is a leading
environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial
and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of
today and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With ~3200 employees
across 100+ locations worldwide, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an
integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations,
enabling Montrose to respond
effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each
project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services
to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting,
engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical
solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs –
and well ahead of the strategic curve. For more information, visit
www.montrose-env.com.
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is the premier provider of solid waste
collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services, along with
recycling and resource recovery, in mostly exclusive and secondary
markets across the US and Canada.
Waste Connections also provide non-hazardous oilfield waste
treatment, recovery, and disposal services in several basins across
the U.S., as well as intermodal services for the rail haul movement
of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest.
We are committed to improving the environment for the future of the
communities we live in and serve. We believe that our services play
an integral part in improving environment quality and are mindful
of having the most cost-effective waste management solutions for
our customers. We constantly monitor and evaluate new technologies
and programs that can enhance our commitment to the environment.
Within our company, there is enormous effort made toward
alternative technologies to reduce landfill disposal, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and harness bio-fuels. For more
information, visit ChampLandfill.com,
ChampLandfill.com/Sustainability-Campus or WasteConnections.com
Forward‐Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of
words such as "intend," "expect", and "may", and other similar
expressions that predict or indicate future events or that are not
statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are
based on current information available at the time the statements
are made and on management's reasonable belief or expectations with
respect to future events, and are subject to risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that
could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from
the belief or expectations expressed in or suggested by the
forward-looking statements. Additional factors or events that could
cause actual results to differ may also emerge from time to time,
and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they
are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect future events, developments or
otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors
are referred to the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2023, for
additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed
in any forward-looking statement.
Contacts
Montrose
Investor Relations:
Rodny Nacier
(949) 988-3383
ir@montrose-env.com
Media Relations:
Sarah Kaiser
(225) 955-1702
pr@montrose-env.com
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