Contaminant Removal Resources

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. AqueoUS Vets® Custom GAC Systems Offer Comprehensive Solution For PFAS And VOC Compound Removal For Golden State Water Company 12/21/2023

    Serving California for more than 90 years, Golden State Water Company (GSWC) provides water service to more than 1 million customers in over 80 communities, including the City of Norwalk.