PFAS is a group of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl substances which are recalcitrant contaminants that are ubiquitous in the environment and pose a threat to public health. Due to their physicochemical stability, these chemicals remain in the environment for decades and can be expensive and difficult to treat. The City of Clifton, TN was looking for a solution to replace its existing drinking water treatment plant. An on-site pilot program was conducted to verify the effectiveness of continuous ultra filtration for the removal of multiple contaminants, including PFAS from the Tennessee River. The advanced water purification technology demonstrated removal of a wide range of contaminants in a single unit operation, eliminating all pretreatment. This included removal of heavy metals, pathogens, DOC, Color, THM & HAA Precursors, in addition to complete PFAS removal with the incorporation of Colloidal Activated Carbon (CAC). Activated carbon technologies including GAC, PAC & CAC are all forms of activated carbon with each having successively smaller particle size and corresponding increasing surface area by mass. Consequently, the surface area per mass goes up exponentially from GAC to PAC to CAC. This exponential increase in surface area accelerates reaction rate and increased loading efficiency (adsorption on to the CAC). Analytical testing confirmed sustained PFAS removal using CAC on the challenging surface water with elevated levels of background TOC/DOC/NOM. CAC solids are disposed of in the same way as other carbons. This verification established a reliable, scalable solution for mitigating PFAS contamination while simultaneously removing all other contaminants from the river water. The study positions Continuous Ultra Filtration as a cost effective technology to protect public health while complying with existing and emerging regulations and providing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) capability. This paper will provide performance data with a review of the PFAS recovery levels. Lessons learned will be detailed.