Contaminant Removal Resources

  1. Goodbye Forever After: From Simulations Come Real Promise For PFAS Solutions 1/7/2025
    Chemical simulations powered by artificial intelligence — and a trifecta of companies — may be the beginning of the end for "forever chemicals."
  2. We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants 12/16/2024
    Conventional water treatment methods can remove PFAS from water, but these processes merely concentrate the contaminants instead of destroying them. However, a new photocatalytic system has been developed that directly targets and dismantles the molecular structure of PFAS, holding the potential for complete mineralization.
  3. PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More 11/7/2024
    With the U.S. EPA's PFAS rules now in place, utilities are finding themselves with a growing number of questions regarding how to treat these chemicals, the potential costs, and much more. For answers, Water Online's chief editor, Kevin Westerling, hosted an Ask Me Anything session featuring Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group; Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers; and Lauren Weinrich, Principal Scientist at American Water.
  4. PFAS Filtration: Designing For Smaller OPEX And Footprint 10/31/2024

    Keys to bring down the cost of PFAS treatment for operations with limited resources — or any operation using media filtration.

  5. Navigating The PFAS Crisis: Insights From An Environmental Legal Expert 10/22/2024

    In the wake of the U.S. EPA finalizing rules for several types of PFAS, utilities are grappling with how to comply with these stringent regulations and manage the potentially immense costs. Speaking on The Water Online Show, Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group, shared some insights on how water utilities can navigate this legal and financial quagmire.

  6. Well Water Safety 101: Maintaining Purity In Home Water Supplies 10/21/2024
    Private wells can be an excellent source of drinking water, but they require diligent maintenance and monitoring to ensure safety and quality. Maintaining well-water purity also involves understanding contamination risks, leveraging advanced monitoring techniques, and implementing targeted treatments.
  7. One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance 10/18/2024
    With the U.S. EPA's new rule limiting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, utilities now face time-related obstacles for dealing with these PFAS. However, working with an integrated solutions provider can help streamline processes and ensure systems are up and running ahead of federal deadlines.
  8. Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) For Chlorination In Water Treatment 10/10/2024

    Chlorination is one of the most widely used methods of disinfection in drinking water treatment. Proper chlorination ensures the safety and quality of drinking water. To enhance the consistency and safety of chlorination practices, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends water treatment plants (WTPs) develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  9. Why Smart Meters Without Turbidity Monitoring Will Soon Be Obsolete: A Call To Action For The Water Industry 9/17/2024

    Turbidity monitoring is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern water quality management, crucial for detecting contaminants and ensuring safe drinking water. 

  10. Innovative Technologies For Water Conservation And Management 9/17/2024
    One of the globe's major problems is the lack of water, but due to the growing demand for water in the fields of agriculture and industry, as well as a population shift to cities, efficient water use is made more urgent. The good news is that there are newly implemented technologies that deal with the issue of water conservation and management.