We are excited to announce we have been awarded a 3-year $500k grant from the US-EPA to advance photocatalytic treatment technology for removal of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from landfill leachate. PFAS compounds are applied to various consumer products to impart water and grease-repellent properties and as flame retardants. Following decomposition, the PFAS are released and are present in the extracted leachate. Since PFAS are not removed through typical wastewater treatment processes, on-site removal of PFAS prior to discharge to a municipal sewer may be needed. However, the high COD of leachate presents a significant barrier to processes targeting PFAS. The bismuth complex oxide photocatalysts developed by our group, together with the unique capabilities of the Purifics Photo-cat reactors, are a promising option to address this need. The BOHP/UV process will be optimized and tested using synthetic and real leachate test waters.