Researchers Develop Method to Permanently Destroy Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Supply

By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | EcoWatch | March 24, 2023

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"Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as “forever chemicals” because they last in the environment for thousands of years. They are found in a range of products, from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware, cosmetics and raingear, and have made their way into the water supply. They have also been found in the blood of every American who’s been tested.

PFAS end up in drinking water mostly when the products that contain them leach into rivers, lakes, soils and groundwater, which can contaminate wells. PFAS can also be transported through the air into lakes and rivers used to supply drinking water.

But what if PFAS weren’t forever at all?

University of British Columbia (UBC) engineers have come up with a new water treatment that safely, efficiently and permanently removes PFAS from drinking water, according to UBC News."

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Remediation
• Filtration
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses