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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Tom Perkins

New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’

close up of a person filling a glass of water from a faucet
Pfas are among the most common water pollutants. Photograph: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images

New filtration technology developed by Rice University may absorb some Pfas “forever chemicals” at 100 times the rate previously possible, which could dramatically improve pollution control and speed remediations.

Researchers also say they have also found a way to destroy Pfas, though both technologies face a steep challenge in being deployed on an industrial scale.

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