Tetra Tech Lands $350M Contract for Largest U.S. PFAS Water Treatment Facility
Event summary
- Tetra Tech secures an eight-year contract to design the largest dedicated PFAS water treatment facility in the U.S., valued at $350 million.
- The project aims to address legacy PFAS contamination in Dayton, Ohio's Mad River Well Field, which supplies 96 million gallons of drinking water daily.
- Tetra Tech will collaborate with the City of Dayton’s Department of Water to implement high-efficiency designs that comply with PFAS regulations and minimize long-term operating costs.
The big picture
This contract underscores the growing demand for specialized environmental remediation services as regulatory scrutiny over PFAS contamination intensifies. The $350 million project highlights Tetra Tech's position as a key player in sustainable infrastructure, particularly in addressing legacy pollution challenges. The scale of the facility and its strategic importance to Dayton’s water supply make it a significant milestone in the broader effort to ensure clean drinking water across the U.S.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How evolving PFAS regulations will impact the project's design and operational requirements.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Tetra Tech can deliver on the ambitious scope within the eight-year timeline.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which similar large-scale PFAS treatment projects emerge in other regions.