Search, Capture, Destroy: a reliable and effective solution for the treatment of PFAS at a UK-based water utility
Background
The client, a UK-based water utility, was dealing with PFAS contamination in raw water at several of their sites.
The DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) introduced strict limits on PFAS in treated water in August 2024, with a requirement for close monitoring of a range of PFAS concentrations. This new guidance has shifted the need for a reliable and effective PFAS treatment solution.
Challenge
Although the client had worked with Puragen in the past, it had been on smaller-scale purification projects. The challenge was much larger this time, and the client was seeking a solution that could handle PFAS issues at multiple sites. Puragen tendered for the work and succeeded in winning a 5-year contract against more established competitors. This success was attributed to Puragen’s unique solution and expertise in water treatment, particularly with the development of activated carbon technology. The company demonstrated a deep understanding of water quality issues and offered a novel product specifically designed to address PFAS removal, combined with advanced thermal reactivation that was demonstrated to be able to completely destroy the PFAS molecules in the spent carbon.
Key factors for success
- Quality of Service: Puragen’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable service stood out, particularly in ensuring health and safety and quality standards were met.
- Product Innovation: The development of a new, effective product to target PFAS removal from water was a key factor.
- Spent Carbon Reactivation: UK-based carbon recycling facilities that can remove and destroy PFAS in the spent carbon and recycle the GAC for re-use.
- Site Services: The professionalism and skill of Puragen’s on-site service team contributed to the success of the partnership.
Outcome/ Results
The relationship continues to evolve with the client, highlighting Puragen’s commitment to advancing activated carbon technologies in drinking water treatment and remaining adaptable to future needs.
