PFAS Solutions
Landfill Leachate
Landfill leachate is one of the most complex and highly concentrated PFAS waste streams. MYCELX’s patented Multi-Stage Treatment Technology removes all forms of PFAS to undetectable levels in a single pass, with minimal waste.
Download Data SheetNon-Detect
PFAS removal to undetectable levels, including short-chain compounds & precursors
1X PASS
Complete treatment in a single pass with no repeated cycles or secondary treatment needed
10+YRS
Proven experience in complex PFAS remediation backed by 70+ US patents
The Challenge
Why Landfill Leachate
Demands a Smarter Approach
Leachate from modern landfills contains some of the highest PFAS concentrations found in any wastewater stream — along with co-contaminants that overwhelm conventional treatment systems like GAC.
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Highly Complex Mixtures
Leachate contains dozens of PFAS compounds — long-chain, short-chain, and precursors — combined with high levels of TSS, hydrocarbons, COD, and other organics that clog and saturate conventional media rapidly.
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GAC Quickly Exhausted
Granular activated carbon underperforms in leachate due to high organic loading. Media exhausts rapidly, driving up operating costs and generating substantial solid waste requiring disposal.
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Strict Regulatory Standards
Increasingly stringent EPA and state discharge limits — down to the ng/L range — demand treatment solutions with consistent, verifiable performance across a wide range of PFAS compounds.
How It Works
MYCELX Multi-Stage
Treatment Process
A systematic, disruptive approach that combines pre-filtration, polymer-infused cartridge filtration, and proprietary blended media to reliably achieve non-detect PFAS levels.
Raw Leachate
Influent
Contaminated leachate enters the system
MYCELX REGEN™
Pre-Filtration
MYCELX REGEN™ removes suspended solids & hydrocarbons as needed
MYCELX Cartridge
Cartridge
FiltrationPolymer-infused cartridges capture remaining co-contaminants
Performer-X™
Blended
MediaPerformer-X™ media targets all PFAS compounds to non-detect levels
Compliant Output
Clean
EffluentWater exits at or below regulatory discharge standards
Lead + Lag Configuration
The dual-vessel lead/lag setup maximizes media utilization and ensures uninterrupted treatment — the lag vessel acts as a polishing stage and backup, extending overall media life.
Rental Units Available
Mobile, containerized PFAS treatment systems are available for rental — ready to deploy at your landfill site with minimal setup time.
Why MYCELX
Superior Performance for
Leachate Applications
Purpose-built for the most demanding PFAS streams. The MYCELX solution outperforms conventional approaches across every critical dimension.
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Specifically engineered to target all PFAS — short-chain, long-chain, and precursors — with lower EBCT, faster kinetics, and higher holding capacity than GAC alone.
- Tolerant to high TOC and COD organic loading
- Longer operational lifespan than conventional GAC
- No backwash — no liquid waste generated
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Reduced media replacement frequency, no backwash waste handling, minimal energy consumption, and a compact footprint combine to lower total operating costs versus GAC systems.
- Non-hazardous disposal validated by 3rd party TCLP testing
- Infrequent media changeouts reduce labor costs
- Small system footprint reduces site requirements
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A track record of predictable results across complex leachate matrices — not just ideal lab conditions. ANSI/NSF-61 certified media available, ISO 9001 certified operations.
- Achieves non-detect levels for all PFAS compounds
- 10+ years of field-validated PFAS remediation experience
- Supported by 70+ US patents
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Containerized, mobile units deploy rapidly at any landfill site. Bench-scale and field pilot systems available to confirm treatment objectives before full-scale commitment.
- Rental units available for short-term or emergency needs
- Scalable from pilot to full-scale treatment
- No-cost project evaluation from MYCELX engineers
Technical Resources
Download
Product
Documentation
Access detailed technical specifications and solution briefs for MYCELX PFAS treatment technologies applicable to landfill leachate.
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Product Data Sheet
Performer-X™
Blended PFAS
Filtration MediaComplete specifications for MYCELX Performer-X™ blended media — engineered to outperform GAC with lower EBCT, higher PFAS holding capacity, and tolerance to organic loading common in leachate.
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Solution Brief
MYCELX® PFAS
Remediation:
A Smarter SolutionAn overview of MYCELX's patented Multi-Stage PFAS Treatment Technology — covering key benefits, typical applications including landfill leachate, process flow, and deployment options including rental units.
Download Data Sheet for MYCELX PFAS Remediation: A Smarter Solution
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