We are delighted to announce that Puragen has won the Emerging Contaminants Control Award at the Water Industry Awards 2026, recognising our innovative approach to tackling PFAS and other emerging contaminants and our commitment to helping water companies address one of the sector’s most significant environmental challenges with our activated carbon solutions.
Our PFAS: Search, Capture & Destroy approach combines advanced laboratory analysis, specialist, surface modified activated carbon and our advanced REACT-Sys+ reactivation technology to provide a complete lifecycle solution for PFAS management. From identifying and capturing PFAS to safely destroying it through advanced reactivation, we help customers protect water quality while supporting a circular economy.
Winning this award reflects the dedication, expertise and innovation of our teams, who continue to develop technologies that help utilities and industrial operators respond to evolving environmental regulations while reducing waste and lowering carbon emissions.
David Reay, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Puragen, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive the Emerging Contaminants Control Award. As regulatory focus on PFAS continues to grow, our goal has always been to provide customers with a complete, sustainable solution that goes beyond simply removing contaminants from water. This award recognises the innovation behind our Search, Capture & Destroy approach and the commitment of our team to delivering technologies that protect both public health and the environment.”
The Water Industry Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the UK water sector, bringing together organisations that are driving improvements in water quality, sustainability and operational performance. To be recognised among so many outstanding organisations is a fantastic achievement for everyone at Puragen.
We would like to thank the judges and congratulate all of this year’s finalists. Most importantly, we’d like to thank our customers and partners, whose collaboration continues to drive innovation in emerging contaminant treatment.
As PFAS regulation continues to evolve across the UK and Europe, we remain committed to developing advanced purification solutions that help customers achieve compliance, protect water resources and create a more sustainable future.
