Newsletter | April 15, 2025

04.15.25 -- PFAS Solutions That Can Help Small Water Systems

Understanding Options When Selecting An Effective, Low-Cost PFAS Solution

Municipal water utilities throughout the U.S. are increasingly grappling with the need to address PFAS once they are detected in source water. Because standards are a moving target while treatment options are limited and can represent a massive expense, addressing PFAS can be especially challenging for small water systems. The key to finding an optimal solution requires a thorough investigation of the available options.

 

New EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them

Smaller water utilities may be concerned that they have neither the capital nor the expertise/manpower to use effective PFAS removal technologies. But small utilities can remain hopeful because there are existing technologies that can remove PFAS and that are simple and cost effective to operate.

 

5 Ways To Make Removing PFAS Easier For Small Communities

Many WTPs have lagged on treating PFAS, but choosing a PFAS solution does not have to be an insurmountable task. It can be tempting to sit and wait for regulators to set enforceable maximum contaminant levels, but the health and well-being of the community should be the top priority.

 

Harmsco's Early Days: Vision, Innovation, And A Kitchen Workshop

This article highlights Harmsco Filtration Products’ journey from a kitchen workshop to a filtration leader. Learn how the company innovated water filtration with pleated polyester cartridges, as well as how it continues to expand into industrial markets while upholding a legacy of quality and innovation.

 

PFOS Solution Data Summary

PFOS/PFOA are a group of man-made chemicals that persist in the environment. These chemicals have been used for decades in fire retardant foams and other fire fighting sprays. The characteristics that make them useful are the reasons they persist in the environment which leads to harmful buildup in humans and animals.

 

SOLUTIONS

Premium Hurricane Carbon Cartridges

Harmsco’s dual-stage carbon cartridges are designed for the removal of hazardous PFOS/PFAS contaminants from potable water sources and are available in a variety of sizes and flow rates.

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Hurricane Filter Housings

Harmsco® MUNI HP filters provide unsurpassed performance. Our patented Hurricane® design separates dense solids prior to cartridge filtration for extended filter life, increased dirt holding capacity, and reduced maintenance costs.

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