Contaminant Removal Resources
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sustainability And Safety Considerations For PFAS Removal
2/21/2024
PFAS removal cartridges offer several health, safety, and sustainability advantages over bulk media systems.
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How To Pull A Representative Activated Carbon Sample (And Why It Matters)
2/13/2024
Analyzing a GAC sample reveals if the media should be reactivated or disposed of. Therefore, it is critical that operators follow this definitive guide for pulling a representative sample.
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Complying With The EPA's First Limits On Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' For Public Drinking Water
1/3/2024
Monitoring and reporting software helps utilities meet compliance requirements.
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5 Concerning Contaminants Found In Your Drinking Water
1/3/2024
Contaminants can enter water in a variety of ways. In this article, read about the measures that can be taken to reduce exposure and contamination.
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Central California Winery Removes 1,2,3-TCP From Well Water Using Granular Activated Carbon
12/21/2023
North of Fresno in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a winery detected elevated levels of 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) in the water coming from its two main wells. A chlorinated hydrocarbon, 1,2,3- TCP is a chemical associated with old pesticide practices (particularly soil fumigants) and is a suspected human carcinogen.