PFAS RESOURCES
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A Novel Approach To PFAS Removal And Awareness Efforts3/12/2025
When it comes to PFAS research and education, Seyed Javad Amirfakhri is professionally and personally invested.
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BioLargo Invited To Showcase PFAS Treatment Technology At Industry Leading Water Conference3/10/2025
BioLargo, Inc. a company that creates and commercializes sustainable technologies to solve tough environmental and cleantech challenges, announced that it will present data demonstrating industry-leading PFAS removal and destruction from landfill leachate (the contaminant-laden water that drains from landfills) at the Air & Waste Management Association's (A&WMA) "The Science of PFAS" conference on March 12, 2025 (https://www.awma.org/pfas).
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EPOC Enviro Secures US Patent For Foam Fractionation PFAS Remediation Technology3/10/2025
EPOC Enviro is excited to announce the recent approval of its foam fractionation patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office, securing exclusive rights for SAFF technology in the territory through to December 2040.
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PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion3/6/2025
The U.S. per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analytical instrumentation market is poised for strong expansion, with a projected CAGR exceeding 20% over the next seven years, according to a new report by Verify Markets.1 Valued at approximately $190 million in 2024, the market is expected to surpass $800 million by 2031. Key drivers in the market include rising concerns over increasing risks associated with PFAS exposure, the U.S. EPA’s federal rule on drinking water, and investments to boost testing and treating PFAS in water.
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A True PFAS Solution Is About More Than Removal3/4/2025
Engineers and project managers must take a complete cradle-to-grave approach when considering which technologies to implement as well as which vendors to partner with for their PFAS solution.
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International Research Team Decodes How To Safely Incinerate 'Forever Chemicals'3/3/2025
An Australian-led team of international scientists have shown how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed by burning them.
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USU Researchers Working To Reduce 'Forever Chemicals' In Wastewater Biosolids Used In Ag2/26/2025
They’re called “forever chemicals” — found in grease-resistant packaging like fast food wrappers and used in construction, cosmetics and clothing, as well as many other products.
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Research Reveals Potential Alternatives To 'Forever Chemicals'2/25/2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as forever chemicals because of their extreme persistence.
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Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031)2/24/2025The U.S. PFAS water and wastewater treatment equipment market is expected to grow at over 11% from 2024 to 2031, primarily driven by stringent regulatory requirements and enhanced public awareness of PFAS contamination risks. The market was estimated at over $90 million in 2024.
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Novel Carbon-Based Materials To Remove Hazardous 'Forever Chemicals' In Water2/19/2025
New research has emerged on the development of a novel membrane distillation system and an adsorbent (a substance that can trap chemicals on its surface) for the removal of hazardous perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
PFAS SOLUTIONS
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PFOS Solution Data Summary2/24/2025
PFOS/PFOA are a group of man-made chemicals that persist in the environment. These chemicals have been used for decades in fire retardant foams and other fire fighting sprays.
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Innovative PFAS Treatment Proves Less Is More10/30/2024
A new PFAS treatment system from the University of British Columbia (UBC) features a patented UV catalyst that requires only minimal light, making it much more energy-efficient. Learn more from two of the principals involved in its development.
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NanoSORB™ Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)10/4/2024
ECT2’s research and development team has developed a novel technology called NanoSORBTM that leverages the activated sludge process tankage for PFAS removal.
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AquaPRS PFAS Removal System9/23/2024
The AquaPRS™ PFAS Removal System utilizes a unique sorbent suspension to adsorb per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and a robust separator to extract clean water from the suspension. The turbulent adsorbent slurry prevents biofouling and controls solids and mineral buildup.
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AFFF Cleanout And Transition Service8/5/2024
As an essential tool for firefighting agencies and emergency services worldwide, Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) have been favored to provide a rapid and effective solution to suppress fires. Unfortunately, AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which have both adverse environmental impact and potential health risks.
PFAS MULTIMEDIA
ABOUT PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have sometimes been called “forever chemicals” for their persistent nature in the environment, difficulty to remove through treatment, and bioaccumulation in humans and animals. Two types of PFAS — perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) — have been identified as toxic by the U.S. EPA, while many more of the nearly 5,000 PFAS formulas are either suspected contaminants or have yet to be studied thoroughly. Originally developed for non-stick coatings, stain-repellant fabric treatments, and firefighting foams, PFAS are especially prevalent near former areas of high use — such as manufacturing facilities, airports, military bases, or the sites of large fires — yet widely problematic.
In February 2020, the EPA issued preliminary determinations to regulate PFOA and PFOS under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and establish the first national PFAS monitoring and treatment requirements for drinking water utilities (see EPA’s PFAS Action Plan). Numerous U.S. states, however, have already developed rules and guidance for PFAS.
This solution center addresses the topics and questions most important to drinking water professionals as the PFAS issue evolves — How does PFAS get into drinking water? How do utilities monitor for PFAS? What treatment technologies remove PFAS? What are the regulatory limits for PFAS? — with answers provided through breaking news stories, editorial insight, and technical discussions.