Avivid Water Technology’s patented TurboCoag® technology treats industrial water contaminated with PFAS, emulsified oils, heavy metals, suspended solids, and microorganisms.
The technology successfully treats PFAS contamination in industrial water from a site in North Carolina, which is recognised as producing some of the worst-smelling landfill leachate in the area.
In 2023, treated effluent was sent to a third-party laboratory for verification of contaminant removal. The results are now back from the lab.
PFAS explained
PFAS are a group of more than 10,000 manufactured chemicals first developed in the 1940s.
They are prized for their resistance to heat, oil, and water, making them common in products such as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and firefighting foams.
The problem is that PFAS do not break down easily in nature – hence their nickname, forever chemicals.
Once released into the environment, they accumulate in soil, waterways, wildlife, and even human blood. Over time, this buildup can pose serious health risks.
What do the lab results show?
The lab test results indicate that TurboCoag® technology performs well at reducing PFAS contamination. Findings include:
- TurboCoag® creates a heavy precipitate, which takes a few minutes to form and settle out.
- The precipitate is then separated from the water, and the final effluent is filtered.
- The sludge, which passes the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP), can be returned to the landfill.
- TurboCoag® is a cost-effective alternative to chemical water treatment via its patented electrocoagulation (EC) reactors.
