Testing

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.

Inside the EPA and Army Corps During the 2025 Shutdown

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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.

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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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.

Veolia Showcases Breakthrough PFAS Destruction at RemTEC 2025

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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 Launches Comprehensive Plan Against PFAS in US Water Systems

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:04:08 -0400

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

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.

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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — 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.

GA-EMS Unveils PERSES Brand Name for PFAS Destruction System

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:28:31 -0400

The company has maintained commercial systems in the field since 2012 and has successfully tested the technology on more than 200 waste streams.

Maine Bill Would Require Insurance Coverage for PFAS Blood Testing

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:33:52 -0500

A new bill in Maine's legislature would require health insurers to cover blood tests for PFAS exposure, potentially helping thousands of residents in contaminated areas access critical health screening.

Microplastics from Advanced Fertilizers Pose New Environmental Challenge

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:20:09 -0500

As these fertilizers break down, they don't just release nutrients. They also shed microplastics into the soil.

New Mexico Rings in World Record for PFAS Contamination

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:36:20 -0500

The New Mexico Environment Department's latest study shows PFAS levels soaring up to 1,600 times higher than EPA's drinking water standards.

EPA's Northeast Region Announces Superfund Cleanup Reviews

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:14:33 -0500

As the EPA continues its mission to protect public health and the environment, these reviews serve as crucial checkpoints in the ongoing effort to clean up America's most contaminated sites.

'Forever Chemicals' in Wastewater Threaten Drinking Water for Millions, Study Finds

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:26:47 -0500

Approximately 20% of all pharmaceuticals now contain fluorine. While it enhances drug effectiveness by increasing persistence in the body, it also increases persistence in the environment.

Study Reveals Sucralose's Impact on the Environment

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:06:01 -0500

Both freshwater and brackish water diatoms show population declines when exposed to sucralose, with freshwater diatoms experiencing the most significant impact.

Cleanup Crews Race to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Pasco Landfill

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:19:18 -0500

Residents of Pasco, Washington, may notice an uptick in cleanup activity in their neighborhood as crews scramble to address a recent surge in groundwater contamination.

FredSense Speeds Up PFAS Testing with Groundbreaking Mobile Kit

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Detecting PFAS contaminants in water and soil samples is a slow process, but companies like FredSense are speeding it up.

New Electrochemical Process Effectively Removes PFAS from Water

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:06:45 -0500

The researchers are now excited to scale up the process and take it from the lab to the field.

3M Whistleblower: Company Knew of PFAS Dangers Decades Ago

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:08:42 -0500

Kris Hansen speaks out against her former employer 3M, alleging they knowingly put profits over public safety for decades.

PFAS Contamination Puts Millions of Americans at Risk

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:48:49 -0500

New York tops the list, with a staggering 53.3% of its population – over 10.5 million people – served by water systems with health-based or acute PFAS violations.

Millions May Be Drinking PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater, Study Warns

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:43:39 -0400

A staggering 71 to 95 million Americans – more than 20% of the population – may be relying on groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for their drinking water.

RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit Announces Winners of Student Competition

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:41:30 -0400

Student Competition Award was "highly competitive" this year, according to organizers.

UC Riverside Research: Bacteria Destroys Unsaturated PFAS

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:15:38 -0400

The newly discovered bacteria, which belong to the genus Acetobacterium and are commonly found in wastewater environments, can cleave stubborn bonds.