PFAS in the News
Watch this page for news about new guidance, regulations and laws, as well as emerging sequestration technologies, and other hot-button announcements about how PFAS contamination affects the solid waste industry.
STAY UP TO DATEAdvanced Chemical Dosing Technologies: The Key to Effective PFAS Removal in Modern Water Treatment
The battle against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our water supply has intensified the need for precision in water treatment processes. As these "forever chemicals" pose increasing threats to public health, water treatment facilities are turning to advanced chemical dosing technologies to ensure effective removal and safer drinking water for communities worldwide. The Critical…Breakthrough Research: Machine Learning Accelerates PFAS Removal Technology Development
The fight against "forever chemicals" in our drinking water has taken a significant leap forward thanks to groundbreaking research from Georgia Tech. A multi-university team has successfully employed machine learning to dramatically accelerate the discovery of advanced membrane technologies capable of removing PFAS from contaminated water sources, as recently reported by Water Online. The Growing…Innovative PFAS Water Treatment Technologies Deliver Sustainable, High-Efficiency Results
The Building Blocks of PFAS Expertise: Breakthrough Solutions in Water Treatment Source: Water Online – ALTRA As PFAS contamination rises to national and global concern, water treatment innovators are facing unprecedented demand for cost-effective, reliable purification systems. Known as “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) resist natural degradation and accumulate in soil, water, wildlife,…PFAS Removal: Complex Challenges Meet Advanced Solutions
Contamination in water sources, public drinking water providers and industrial facilities are racing to implement treatment solutions. According to recent reporting from Water Online, this urgency is leading many decision-makers to make hasty assumptions about the best removal methods, potentially resulting in unnecessarily high capital and life cycle costs. Water treatment experts emphasize that PFAS…Innovative Mass Flow Technology Revolutionizes Chemical Dosing in Water Treatment
Water treatment facilities across the country are experiencing significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy thanks to Coriolis mass flow meters. According to a recent report from Siemens Process Instrumentation, these advanced meters are changing how treatment plants manage chemical dosing in the purification process. The journey from raw water to potable drinking water involves multiple…