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Better treatment technologies are needed to address the contamination of surface water and groundwater resources by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a family of thousands of man-made compounds that are rapidly emerging as potential risks to human health and the environment. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Environmental Protection Agency, and others have funded research and development of innovative treatment approaches. Proponents of several innovative treatment technologies have claimed success in removing or destroying PFAS. However, removal mechanisms are often not understood, byproducts may not be measured, and the technology's effect on different PFAS mixtures may be unknown. To improve the return on investment and guide future investments in PFAS treatment technologies, Geosyntec led a team of PFAS researchers to develop practical decision tools, metrics, and guidance to inform the evaluation of the effectiveness of new PFAS treatment technologies.The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Environmental Protection Agency, and others have funded research and development of innovative treatment approaches. Proponents of several innovative treatment technologies have claimed success in removing or destroying PFAS. However, removal mechanisms are often not understood, byproducts may not be measured, and the technology's effect on different PFAS mixtures may be unknown. To improve the return on investment and guide future investments in PFAS treatment technologies, Geosyntec led a team of PFAS researchers to develop practical decision tools, metrics, and guidance to inform the evaluation of the effectiveness of new PFAS treatment technologies.