Remediation Technology

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: High-Tech Validation of Monitored Natural Attenuation

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:57:47 -0400

Researchers in Southern Italy combined cutting-edge isotope forensics and predictive modeling to reveal how natural microbes quietly dismantle toxic chemical plumes.

EHC Associates Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence, Acquires ecoservices and East Coast Concrete Coating

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:01 -0400

EHC Associates, established in 1983 and backed by PennSpring since 2021, says it plans to pursue further acquisitions.

U.S. Environmental Remediation Market Projected to Reach $38.5 Billion by 2033

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:15:41 -0400

Recent developments include the move to Phase 2 of environmental assessment at Illinois’ Jacksonville Developmental Center and PFAS pilot programs.

Treating PFAS at the Source: A Zero-Waste, Soil Remediation Approach

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:47:19 -0400

Methods evaluated include landfill disposal, incineration or cement kiln destruction, soil washing, and in situ sorption and stabilization with colloidal activated carbon.

Inside the EPA and Army Corps During the 2025 Shutdown

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:37:10 -0400

A judge blocks mass firings as EPA and Army Corps projects stall, leaving vital cleanups in limbo.

PEER Accuses EPA of Misleading Public on PFAS Progress

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:20:19 -0400

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is accusing the EPA of publishing inaccurate information about the domestic production of hazardous PFAS.

New Federal Guidance Speeds Up Lead Cleanups at Superfund Sites

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s new approach focuses on cleaning up lead-contaminated residential soil at Superfund and hazardous waste sites.

Ecolab to Acquire Ovivo’s Electronics Division in $2.4 Billion Deal

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:24:17 -0400

Ecolab announces a definitive agreement to acquire the Electronics division of Montréal-based Ovivo for approximately $2.4 billion Canadian dollars.

AI Uncovers Link Between Extreme Weather and Chemical Spills, Prompting New Safety Measures

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:12:43 -0400

Researchers at Texas A&M University have used artificial intelligence to reveal how severe weather events like heavy rain and lightning significantly increase the risk of accidental chemical pollution.

How to Win an EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant: What Applicants Need to Know for 2026

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:45:22 -0400

The Brownfields Job Training Grant is designed for organizations that want to give unemployed and underemployed residents in communities affected by brownfields a pathway to good jobs in environmental work.

Purdue Team Unveils Breakthrough Water Treatment That Destroys ‘Forever Chemicals’

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:53:30 -0400

Purdue-led team develops a scalable water treatment that doesn’t just trap PFAS and other contaminants – it destroys them.

General Atomics Unveils PFAS Destruction Technology in Lake Elmo Demonstration

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:06:00 -0400

General Atomics plans to bring the PERSES system to additional test sites across the country in the coming months.

Wurtsmith AFB: Evaluating Cost, Energy, and Waste Management for PFAS Groundwater Containment Options

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:35:59 -0400

As the Department of Defense confronts soaring PFAS cleanup costs, a landmark comparison at Wurtsmith Air Force Base reveals a new path forward.

Best Practices for Translating In Situ Remediation Design into Field Success

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:09:13 -0400

Why do some environmental remediation projects underperform, even with the right technology and design? The answer often lies in the field.

Veolia Showcases Breakthrough PFAS Destruction at RemTEC 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:35:05 -0400

In this in-depth look at Veolia North America's RemTEC 2025 platform presentation, learn about their world-class incineration technology, integrated PFAS services, and mobile treatment solutions.

Scientists Unveil Roadmap for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Using Catalysis

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:12:18 -0400

In a study published May 2 in Nature Water, researchers leverage heterogeneous catalysis to not just separate but fully destroy PFAS molecules in water.

New Tests Find High Temperature Incineration Effectively Destroys PFAS Chemicals

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:53:45 -0400

Recent tests conducted at Veolia’s hazardous waste facility in Port Arthur, Texas, indicate that high temperature incineration can destroy more than 99% of targeted per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

USC Awarded $8 Million NIH Grant to Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Southern California

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:43:51 -0400

The five-year grant, awarded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, will establish the Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention (ShARP Center).

New Technology Targets PFAS in Defense Department Project

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:31:55 -0400

Revive Environmental and Battelle have been selected by the Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate a breakthrough technology designed to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.

Turning Childhood Inspiration Into Innovative Water Solutions with LMU’s Professor Jin Yong Choi

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:11:43 -0400

Inspired by childhood lessons and nature experiments, Professor Jin Yong Choi at Loyola Marymount University is leading the charge in sustainable water treatment, resource recovery, and hands-on student research.

EPA Delays Key PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Plans to Roll Back Protections for Four Chemicals

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:32:28 -0400

The EPA has announced it will maintain current national drinking water standards for two “forever chemicals,” while extending compliance deadlines for utilities and signaling a rollback of federal protections for four other PFAS contaminants.

EPA Launches Comprehensive Plan Against PFAS in US Water Systems

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:04:08 -0400

Rather than dismantling existing regulations, the new plan adds additional layers of oversight and coordination.

AECOM Secures $225 Million Environmental Cleanup Contract with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:25:07 -0400

As part of the contract, AECOM will collaborate with three specialty small businesses, including HUBZone-certified FPM Remediations, Inc.

Actor Mark Ruffalo Calls for Immediate Action on 'Forever Chemicals' Crisis

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:13:51 -0400

The actor's advocacy, building on his role in "Dark Waters," has helped bring national attention to a problem that continues to affect communities across America.

Study Reveals 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to Rare Cancers

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:04:32 -0400

Research shows that communities exposed to PFAS face up to 33% higher rates of certain rare cancers.

GAO: EPA's Superfund Program Faces Funding Challenges Despite Recent Revival

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:40:38 -0400

A new GAO report reveals EPA's Superfund program funding has declined 79% since 1999, even as contaminated sites could potentially be transformed into data centers to support America's AI infrastructure boom.

NSF Launches First-Ever Certification Program to Combat 'Forever Chemicals' in Food Equipment

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:12:58 -0400

NSF launches certification program to verify food equipment and materials are free from PFAS, marking a significant step forward in food safety and public health protection.

Dispute Erupts Over PFAS Contamination Sources in Texas Farmland

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:13:28 -0400

This article examines a dispute between Synagro and PEER over the source of PFAS contamination in Texas farmland.

EPA Grant Cancellations Draw Contractor Criticism

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:24:35 -0400

Industry leaders are speaking out against the EPA's recent controversial cancellation of environmental grants, as new documents reveal agency officials were aware their actions lacked proper legal justification.

How to Rebuild Soil Contaminated by Toxic, Burned Building Materials

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:16:23 -0400

"If you build it, they will come," says Russell Taylor, a certified crop adviser and agronomist, referring to the beneficial microorganisms that will eventually recolonize restored soils.