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Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) Monitoring & Treatment in Beverage Manufacture Best Practices

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are now recognized as trace pollutants in a variety of water sources that may be used by the beverage industry. Many agencies, regions are beginning to set limits on permitted levels of such compounds in ingredient water. The purpose of this Best Practice is to provide the reader with a general knowledge of these contaminants and to provide insight into current regulations, analytical capabilities, and monitoring approaches. The Best Practice discusses current treatment options available for beverage ingredient water supplies as well as wastewater discharge. It should be recognized that PFAS regulations and treatment technologies are rapidly changing and that this publication discusses the current state-of-art, so there would likely be updates in the near future. The scope of this Best Practice is to establish Definition, Significance, Regulation, Treatment options, and general recommendations for Beverage Producers should they encounter measurable quantities of PFAS in their processes.