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PFAS Testing Boom: U.S. Analytical Instrumentation Market Set For Rapid Expansion
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.
New Arsenal For Algae Outbreaks
How communities are protecting drinking water reservoirs without relying on chemicals.
Market Outlook: Growth Opportunities In PFAS Water And Wastewater Treatment (2024-2031) The 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.
PFAS Exposure In Water Can Increase Infections In Children: Study
Prenatal exposure to PFAS may impact the immune system and increase the risk of certain childhood infections, a new study shows. It is the largest study of the potential health impacts of PFAS, as well as the first to focus on the link between the chemicals and commonly diagnosed infections in children.
Efficient Carbon And Ion Exchange Media Exchange
This document outlines the essential steps required to exchange spent media, including disposal of spent media.
Identifying Contaminants Of Concern
In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.
Lobbying In PFAS Industry Is Rife Across Europe — The Inside Story
A team of academic researchers, lawyers, and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed at gutting a proposed EU-wide restriction on the use of “forever chemicals.” This campaign saw significant increases in the lobbying expenditure of major producers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Wildfires Can Contaminate Drinking Water Systems With Harmful Chemicals — Here's What Los Angeles Needs To Know Several local water systems in the Los Angeles area have begun issuing warnings about not using the potentially unsafe drinking water. Here's what residents in the area, and anyone else living near where a wildfire burns, need to know.
Lake Stewards Fight To Preserve The Lake Lifestyle
Entrusted HOA and lake board members seek the best path forward to preserve the lake lifestyle in the face of algal blooms, health risks, lake closures, unpleasant odors, and falling property values.
EPA Finalizes Risk On 1,4-Dioxane: What Water Utilities Must Know
The U.S. EPA recently finalized its revised unreasonable risk determination for 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), concluding that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, necessitating regulatory action to mitigate these risks. The announcement marks several changes in position on 1,4-dioxane and how water authorities are expected to respond.

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Sewage Treatment Large Train System: WWT-125

The newterra WWT-125 is a scalable sewage treatment plant based on 3-container process trains that can each address the requirements of 500 people (125 m3; 33,000 US gal). The advanced, modular system is designed for larger camps with populations ranging from 1,000 to tens of thousands of people.

TOC Reduction

NeoTech Aqua Solutions provides the most efficient and cost-effective UV systems for destroying Total Organic Carbons (TOC’s) in water. Whether your destroying NDMA, 1,4-dioxane, TCE, MTBE, urea, endocrine disruptors or other organics, only NeoTech Aqua provides ultraviolet TOC reduction with a treatment chamber optimized for low pressure mercury lamps. As a result, NeoTech Aqua’s UV systems achieve a three times greater TOC reduction per kilowatt compared to standard UV systems, reducing our clients’ costs and energy consumption. In addition to efficiently generating ample 185 nm UV for TOC reduction, NeoTech Aqua’s TOC reduction systems also generate significant levels of 254 nm UV which serve as a powerful disinfectant, providing you both TOC-free and organism-free product water.

Wastewater Recycle/Water Reuse

Aquatech provides wastewater recycle/water reuse systems that incorporate their experience with many technologies associated with wastewater treatment associated with industrial applications.

DE NORA TETRA™ LP Block™ Dual Parallel Lateral Underdrain

In municipal drinking water applications or pre-treatment for desalination plants using gravity filters, the filter underdrain is one of the most important components contributing to overall system performance and operation — whether a new filter design or retrofitting an existing filter.

NeoTech D338™

The NeoTech D338™ is specially designed to disinfect water and is an essential component in advanced oxidation processes.

PFAS Reference Materials

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s.
PFAS can be found in:

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PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More

Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations

A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
Clearing LCRI Hurdles

Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Making Sense Of GRR For LCRR: How Galvanized Service Lines Factor Into Inventory Requirements

Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.
A Tiny Bit Of PFAS

In the most recent edition of Water Innovations, there is not a single article focused on PFAS. That wouldn't be exceptional if not for the fact that discussion around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has so thoroughly dominated the water space lately. And yet, I penned this as an intro to the edition — just "a tiny bit of PFAS" content — because a small portion of PFAS is of the utmost importance in terms of treatment, policy, and cost.
How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem

As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.

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Using Automated Spinoculation For CAR T Cell Lentiviral Transduction

There is a growing demand for closed and automated lentiviral transduction steps in CAR T cell therapy workflows. Learn about a potential solution to address this unmet need.
How To Optimize Your DAF System With The Right Air Dissolving Pump

In our next few blog posts, we'll take a deep dive into what to look for in your DAF system to take its performance and efficiency to the next level.
Monitoring IWW Effluents With FP 360 sc Oil-In-Water Sensor

This application note explores a test which demonstrated significant improvements in Oil-in-Water monitoring of industrial wastewater in comparison to the weekly grab sample analysis method.
Why Smart Meters Without Turbidity Monitoring Will Soon Be Obsolete: A Call To Action For The Water Industry

Turbidity monitoring is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern water quality management, crucial for detecting contaminants and ensuring safe drinking water.
BlueConduit Comments On EPA's Proposed Lead And Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)

BlueConduit recently submitted comments to the EPA on the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). We are committed to achieving a lead-free drinking water system through evidence-based decision making and applaud the EPA for establishing a timeline for the replacement of all lead service lines in the United States.
Cutting Edge Medicine And Mandatory Taxes

Could clinical trial compensation taxation be hindering the development of cutting-edge medications? Frontline clinical researchers say “yes,” and it’s more common than acknowledged.
IRB Review Of Changes To Previously Approved Research

Learn why understanding the intricacies of IRB review for study changes is essential for researchers and institutions, covering everything from minor amendments to significant modifications.
Introducing AquaKnight™: Revolutionizing Water Filtration For A Cleaner And Safer Tomorrow

In a world where access to clean and safe water is increasingly vital, AquaKnight emerges as the steadfast guardian of clean drinking water in the ongoing battle against PFAS.
6 Wastewater Treatment Problems Jet Aeration Can Solve

This article delves into the six most prevalent wastewater treatment issues in industrial treatment plants and explores how jet aeration and jet mixing technology can effectively mitigate them.
TFF Cassettes With 100 kDa Membranes For RNA And LNP Applications

This study showcases the performance of regenerated cellulose flat sheet membranes with a 100 kDa molecular weight cutoff for UF/DF of RNA molecules by TFF.
PFAS Filtration: Designing For Smaller OPEX And Footprint

Keys to bring down the cost of PFAS treatment for operations with limited resources — or any operation using media filtration.
PFAS Treatment: Tackling "Forever Chemicals" In Our Environment

This guide delves into the history, widespread applications, and evolving strategies to understand and mitigate the impacts of PFAS on health and ecosystems.
Impact Of Glycosylation On The Effector Functions Of Monoclonal Antibodies

In an example using rituximab and its biosimilars, explore the significance of minor differences of glycosylation in antibodies and its impact on their properties and functionality.
Optimize The Freezing Process With A Liquid Nitrogen Freezer

Take a closer look into research aimed at enhancing the cryogenic freezing process of the mammalian CHO-K1 cell line using a controlled-rate liquid nitrogen freezer.

Thermal Analysis In The Pharmaceutical Industry

Thermal analysis techniques provide valuable insights into pharmaceutical material properties, ensuring compatibility, stability, and quality control in drug development and production processes.
A Scalable Solution For Solubility Challenges

Explore the potential of liquid-filled hard-shell capsules to transform formulation challenges into simple solutions and the benefits they offer patients.
Q&A: Navigating PFAS In Medical Devices

Explore how PFAS in medical devices pose environmental and health concerns, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
A Closer Look At Inspection Systems In Tablet And Capsule Production

Walk through the rigorous inspection process pharmaceutical products undergo to ensure safety and quality, from granulated ingredients to packaging.

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