PFAS RESOURCES
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EPA Reforms New Chemicals Review Process To Better Protect Public Health, Promote Efficiency And Consistency12/4/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the regulations that govern the Agency’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ensure that new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals with potential for human exposure are always subject to the full, robust safety review process prior to manufacture.
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AquaPRS™ PFAS Removal System: Higher Effluent Quality In A Completely Automated Process12/2/2024
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is pleased to introduce the first in our line of PFAS Solutions, the AquaPRS™ PFAS Removal System. This system utilizes a unique sorbent suspension to adsorb pre- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and a robust separator to produce clean water from the suspension.
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EPA Launches New Initiative To Tackle PFAS, Identify Emerging Contaminants In Water11/20/2024
Today, November 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a new, no-cost technical assistance effort focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities.
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New EPA Data Show Millions More Exposed To 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water11/20/2024
New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows more than 11 million additional people have the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their drinking water.
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Study Tracks PFAS, Microplastics Through Landfills And Wastewater Treatment Plants11/19/2024
Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater treatment plants to determine the fate of two contaminants: microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
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Exploring The Opportunity For Emerging PFAS Destruction Technologies11/18/2024
The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water sources across the globe is raising concern, as evidence of the negative health and environmental effects of certain PFAS is growing.
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Kemira Plans To Build A Re-Activation Plant For Activated Carbon – The Pre-Engineering Phase Is Ongoing11/15/2024
Kemira plans to expand its Helsingborg manufacturing site in Sweden and to invest low double-digit millions of euros in building a reactivation plant for activated carbon.
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374Water's AirSCWO Technology Demonstrates Success In Destroying PFAS-Containing AFFF At Commercial Scale11/14/2024
374Water Inc., a global leader in organic waste destruction technology for the municipal, federal, and industrial markets, released a white paper showcasing its AirSCWO technology's successful lab and commercial-scale tests in the destruction of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF).
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FREDsense Mobilizes Industry's First PFAS Field Test Kit Providing Lab-Grade Results In Hours Versus Weeks11/14/2024
Today, FREDsense Technologies (FREDsense), announced the successful use of their FRED-PFAS, the industry’s first PFAS portable test kit, at a busy U.S. airport that was optimizing the removal of PFAS-contaminated aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) from fire trucks.
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Quadruple Technology Stack Making Short Work Of Forever Chemicals At Grand Rapids11/12/2024
Crystal Clean, Inc., a leading provider of specialized environmental and waste management solutions to commercial and industrial end-markets, has expanded its capabilities at one of the largest PFAS remediation treatment facilities in the United States.
PFAS SOLUTIONS
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Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations10/31/2024A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
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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
Angela Godwin sits down with Tonya Chandler and Sally Gutierrez to discuss the latest from BioLargo Inc. and its ambitious new entity, BioLargo Equipment.
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.