Contaminant Removal Resources

31. Thermal Reactivation Series: Lab-Scale Reactivation Plus RSSCT Testing 7/1/2024

    With new EPA regulations setting PFAS limits in the low parts per trillion (ppt), GAC usage is surging, leading to increased operational costs and supply chain strain.

32. City Of Lodi Employs GAC To Remove Contaminants From Groundwater 5/29/2024

    In this case study, read about AV's unique Concept to Commission approach which enabled a team to design, manufacture, and install GAC systems and interconnecting site pipe in just 10 working hours. 

33. PFAS Technology Options Provide Water Treatment Solutions 4/24/2024
    Per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) continue to dominate the conversation as an emerging contaminant of concern due to their potential for adverse human health effects and continued regulation. This group of chemicals can be found in a wide variety of consumer products and drinking water.
34. Introducing AquaKnight™: Revolutionizing Water Filtration For A Cleaner And Safer Tomorrow 4/22/2024

    In a world where access to clean and safe water is increasingly vital, AquaKnight emerges as the steadfast guardian of clean drinking water in the ongoing battle against PFAS.

35. New Water Quality Standards Will Result In Billions Being Spent To Remediate PFAS Contamination 4/22/2024
    Recently, the U.S. EPA announced long-awaited water quality standards outlining the maximum contaminant levels for PFAS contaminants in drinking water. This marks the first time national standards for a new contaminant have been added to the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996. It represents, without doubt, an ominous alert that should be noted.
36. Removing PFAS From Public Water Systems Will Cost Billions And Take Time — Here Are Ways You Can Filter Out Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' At Home 4/19/2024

    My team at the University of Notre Dame works on solving problems involving contaminants in water systems, including PFAS. We explore new technologies to remove PFAS from drinking water and to handle the PFAS waste. Here’s a glimpse of the magnitude of the challenge and ways you can reduce PFAS in your own drinking water.

37. PFAS Beyond Removal: 7 Often-Overlooked Factors 4/17/2024

    While performance and cost matter, there are a range of other factors that can have a substantial impact on the overall viability and success of a solution.

38. How To Prevent Reintroduction Of PFAS Into The Environment 3/19/2024

    Cartridge-based PFAS removal systems mitigate the risk of operator exposure, cross contamination, as well as the re-introduction of PFAS into the environment during or after disposal.

39. Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems 3/7/2024

    With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.

40. Sustainability And Safety Considerations For PFAS Removal 2/21/2024

    PFAS removal cartridges offer several health, safety, and sustainability advantages over bulk media systems.