U.S. Air Force Takes Action on PFAS Contamination at Military Bases
The U.S. Air Force is tackling the environmental and health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination caused by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) at military bases.
Trinnex and CDM Smith Revolutionize PFAS Remediation with dataCAST™ Platform
Trinnex, supporting CDM Smith, developed the software technology part of this initiative. Our team is leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and frameworks to compile, organize, and integrate vast amounts of data, supporting effective remediation decision-making. At the heart of the Trinnex contribution is dataCAST™, a cloud-based platform designed to manage large and complex datasets. dataCAST integrates data from various sources, including soil, groundwater, and surface water samples, to provide a comprehensive view of PFAS contamination. It provides advanced data integration, compiling data from multiple sources to deliver a complete understanding of PFAS distribution, fate, and transport. The platform also includes 3D modeling with Leapfrog technology, visualizing PFAS contamination to aid risk assessment and guide remedial decisions. With a Custom Leaching Model, dataCAST tracks PFAS movement from the vadose zone to groundwater using a streamlined mass balance framework. Finally, Digital Dashboards deliver clear, visual data for quick, effective decision-making.
dataCAST Empowers AFCEC to Drive Effective PFAS Remediation at Military Bases
By leveraging dataCAST, the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) can efficiently manage and interpret large datasets, ultimately supporting the development of effective remediation programs to address PFAS contamination at military installations.
