Researchers Demonstrate Bacterial Reduction of PFAS in Industrial Leachate

Beyond controlled lab experiments, the team tested one of the strains on leachate collected from a landfill handling industrial waste. The bacterial treatment cut PFAS concentrations by more than 70 percent within a week, indicating that the microbes remain active in complex, real‑world waste streams. This field‑level success supports the potential for on‑site bioremediation at contaminated sites.