PFAS Resources

  1. Aquagga, Inc. Demonstrates Successful PFAS Destruction With DoD-Funded Project 6/2/2025

    Aquagga, Inc. (Aquagga), the exclusive provider of the hydrothermal alkaline treatment (HALT) technology, has successfully completed a PFAS destruction demonstration for the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy.

  2. New Report Details Challenges Reshaping The Water Sector 5/29/2025
    The newly released 2025 Water Report from Black & Veatch offers a stark look at the pressures facing U.S. water utilities. Based on insights from 680 industry stakeholders, the report points to growing concerns over cybersecurity, evolving regulations, and PFAS contamination.
  3. Foam Fractionation Tackles Tough PFAS Streams 5/28/2025

    AqueoUS Vets, a US-based water contaminant removal technology specialist, has released a novel foam fractionation system that can handle tough-to-treat Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) streams from industrial processes.

  4. Just Add Iron: Stevens Researchers Develop A Clever Way To Remove Forever Chemicals From Water 5/28/2025

    PFOS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds popular for several commercial applications like making products resistant to stains, fire, grease, soil and water.

  5. PFAS Could Be Replaced With Safe Graphene Oxide Solution 5/28/2025

    Northwestern University researchers have developed a new water- and oil-resistant material that could become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging.

  6. Purdue Innovation Takes Aim At Water Contamination, Powered By Industry Partnership 5/20/2025

    Professors from multiple Purdue locations, cross-disciplinary students and industry have all joined together with a singular focus: safer water.

  7. How EPA's Focus On Testing Strategies & Methodologies Are Critical For Improved Water Quality 5/16/2025

    In alignment with the recent federal initiatives, Birchtech’s RSSCT Analysis Design Center provides a practical, cost-efficient solution for utilities to enhance PFAS detection.

  8. The Uneven Fight Against PFAS In Rural vs. Urban Water Systems 5/15/2025
    Drinking water systems across America face a mounting PFAS threat with starkly different capacities to respond. Large urban utilities typically have ample resources to detect and remove these persistent chemicals from water supplies, while small rural systems operate with tight budgets, skeleton crews, and minimal technical support.
  9. New Jersey American Water And Salem City Celebrate Groundbreaking Of New Water Infrastructure And PFAS Treatment System 5/14/2025

    New Jersey American Water and the City of Salem, today, broke ground on a major new infrastructure project that will enhance water quality and public health for thousands of local residents in Salem, NJ. The event marked the start of construction on a state-of-the-art PFAS removal system at the Salem Water Treatment Plant — a critical investment to help ensure safe, clean and reliable drinking water service for communities served by the plant.

  10. EPA Announces It Will Keep Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFOA, PFOS 5/14/2025

    The EPA has announced it will uphold the current enforceable limits for PFOA and PFOS at 4 parts per trillion in drinking water. However, the agency plans to rescind regulations for four other PFAS compounds.